Podcast appearances and mentions of Brandon Novak

Twas a good Dopeycon this year - maybe the last - I wish I had said more - but it was a truly beautiful experience and show. The place was packed - and I am super grateful for all the people who came, participated and sponsored!Special thanks to Mountainside Recovery for being our title sponsor, LICR for taking in Jay, Recovery.com, RELEASE RECOVERY, The Phoenix House, Wellbridge Recovery, Curious Elixers, Cirque Lodge, Redemption Addiction Treatment Centers, Mike's Amazing Mustard, SoBrewed Coffee, Claire Comai, Rachel Hechtman, Katz's Delicatessen, The Great Cormac, Shortbread Society for the Othello, Janie's Life Changing Baked Goods, Shirley Haperin, My Brother in Law and super amazing producer/stage manager Louis Buelli, Kelly Wills from BRAIN FLOWER DESIGN, Dolmar Pedro, Howard 'Beach', Buksbaum, Danny Ameri, Jason Cabello and Recovery Unplugged, Hardest Working Dope Eric Papa Smurf, Dopey Art Director Britta Borgman, My Cousin Ivy, Ginny, Caroline Dowling, Gil Sachs, Ned Van Zandt, Scott Apgar, Dave Goldweitz, Jim Sondow for coming early and Novak's Video guy Isaac - and anyone ive forgotten please send me an email at dopeypodcast@gmail.com. All the folk in the show! (in order of appearance)Adam David, IDGAF FOOD, Kari Nautique, Brandon Novak, Brace Belden, Handsome Evan, Roddy Bottom, Shane Enholm, The Great Ray Brown, My Beautiful  and Brilliant Linda, James Frey,  Hank Azaria, Fentanyl Jay, Lenny from the Beach, Carl Radke, Sam Miller, Alan ManheimSUPER BIG THANKS TO TOM FREY and all the fucking bums from the BEACH! AND MASSIVE SHOUT OUT for all the super dopes who came - you guys are the best - too many to mention but super thanks to MarK F for the record, Jen for the Chocolae and James Glenny for the tireless art and travel!Special thanks to all Facebook Admins/ Dopey Zoom Hosts/ Arists/ musicians, writers and anyone who has been a part of our weird and wild podcast family. It all is very emotional for me.Super Special thanks to my family! Linda, susan and Norah for putting up with me through the insanity leading up to dopeycon. And super big thanks to my dad alan for sending me down the long horrible road of addiction that lead to recovery and dopey.Dopeycon is a ton of emotion for me - to see us all come together and have a good time means more than i can share. To hear that Dopey means anything to you is just so special and powerful for me. I know how much it would mean to Chris too. Stay Strong to our brothers and sisters in and out of recovery and fucking toodles for Chris. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Septic saga: Dave's septic tank blows up into the shower; plumber drama ensues. Park City Song Summit: Dave previews his session with Anders Osborne, Anders Beck and Matt Warren on writing under the influence vs. in recovery. DopeyCon 6 lineup: Ian Fidance, Sam Miller, Jake from WV, Aaron Carr, Ray Brown, Dave's dad, Linda, Brandon Novak, Hank Azaria, Jason Biggs, and other “influencers/junkies galore” — tickets on Patreon. Spotify comments: Fans want comedian Modi at DopeyCon (he probably won't be there); others complain about teaser paywalls; praise for Patreon content. Dopey Day: Aug. 16 — put the Dopey logo over your eyes to honour Chris and all addicts who've died. Heart Attack Doug preview: Dave introduces Doug (aka HAD), who's become a Zoom legend. Topics they plan to cover include: Johnny Mac, Leonardo da Vinci, breakfast, summer vacations Finger-picking guitars vs. “finger-banging” jokes The Dopey Nation, Doug's “gender fluidity” bit Fentanyl Jay sightings, the Dopey Handbook, tipping plumbers Doug's obsession with cop gear and law-enforcement swag Closing: Dave invites listeners to join Patreon for extra meetings and ad-free episodes, signs off with “stay strong” and plays the Dopey song “I Wanna Be Good So Bad.” 

I travelled to the middle of the woods, in Wilmington Delaware, to interview recovered alcoholic and heroin addict, Jackass and Viva La Bam star, Brandon Novak.I took an hour long uber, from Philadelphia to get to Bandon's place in Wilmington, Delaware. My Uber driver chatted non stop as eventually we started veering away from civilisation and snaking through tree lined tracks until we approached Brandon's property.Brandon is sat on a bench outside the house as I pull up. He's wearing just a pair of shorts, no shirt, no shoes. I try and read some of the words on his heavily tattooed torso as I walk over.It's clear that he's on a call, so we do that silent hello thing, he daps me up and gives me a hug.I sit down next to him as the call continues. It's gently raining but it's so warm (that sticky American heat) so the sporadic rain drops are actually a relief.He's talking business. ‘Novak's house' is a sober living facility.The business side of helping people sounds intense.The call concludes and we go inside.Brandon had moved into his new digs a week prior. The bones of the house are beautiful. There's a couple of pieces of flatpack furniture yet to be built and art is stacked in front of the walls, ready to be hung.He shows me an incredible, ornate iron cross, salvaged from the ruins of a French church.I meet his cats.We sit down and have the conversation you're about to listen to.I was nervous about this interview. I'm not an addiction expert and I didn't want to focus on Brandon's lowest moments, like a lot of interviewers do.I'm so happy that I made that decision and this is a conversation that I'm really proud of.Find out more about Brandon's and his work - Brandonnovak.com To hear more, visit creativerebels.substack.com

Welcome back to Spirit of the Deal! In this episode, host Brandon Handley shares insights from a powerful breathwork session he recently led at Redemption Alcohol Treatment Center alongside as a guest of Brandon Novak's. With fresh reflections from Independence Day, Brandon explores the theme of liberation—what it really means to break free not just from addiction, but from limiting scripts, old patterns, and the relentless grind mode so many of us operate in, especially in business and sales. Through vulnerable stories, practical tools, and wisdom from sources like the I Ching and David Hawkins' “Power vs. Force,” this episode invites listeners to let go of fear-driven action and perfectionism. Instead, Brandon encourages us to stand in our authentic selves, align our actions, and approach both life and business from a place of inner freedom and truth. Tune in for thought-provoking ideas on detaching from outcomes, rewriting your personal and sales scripts, and letting your true essence do the work—because, as Brandon reminds us, liberation isn't something to chase; it's already within you.

I met Brandon several years ago when he attended a mutual friends charity workout for people in sobriety. I watched him speak to anyone that came up to him and even took photos with a smile and a thank you. Not a common thing for anyone who that had been in the public eye for as many years as he has. He was warm, engaging and interested. Over the years we trained several times, participated in workouts hosted by our mutual friend Jeremy (former wake up the sun show guest in 2020) and broke bread various times he came down to South Florida for some rest and relaxation.After joining in a morning Friday workout, Brandon joined me over at FROPRO HQ to talk about his journey from a professional skateboarder to rising TV personality to losing it all after many years battling alcohol and drugs. After getting sober in May 2015 he began building a huge community of sober networks that facilitate and helping those sick and suffering. He, himself experienced multiple visits to treatment centers, overdoses, jails and institutions and refuses to turn his back on anyone willing to get sober.At the young age of 46, Brandon shares his story in a raw, authentic and powerful way. He spends his time running groups at his facilities, taking phone calls from anyone that needs help, speaking at events across the country and documenting the journey. If you are in need of help or seeking to connect for someone that is please visit www.brandonnovak.com for any and all info or call him directly at 610-314-6747. We hope you enjoy the show!

Support the D.A.W.G.Z. @ patreon.com/MSsecretpod Support Brandon and Buy His New Book @ https://brandonnovak.com/ Go See Matt Live in Irvine CA Next Wknd @ mattmccusker.com/dates Go See Shane Live @ shanemgillis.com - New Tour Just Announced Go See Shawn Gardini Live if you want @ https://www.shawngardini.com/ Heyyy guys. Special bonus ep for you. A TGIF treat. Cusky was blessed by fellow PA (baltimore) dawg Brandon Novak. They talk gettin sober, skating stuff, and more. If you need help getting sobes hit up Novak, he's the man. Please enjoy. God Bless.  ps might have an extra special treat for you guys very soon :) 

SPONSORS: - Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at https://shopify.com/date, all lowercase On this week's episode, Lauren welcomes motivational speaker and addiction advocate, Brandon Novak to the pod. You may know him from Viva La Bam and Jackass, but Brandon has turned his life around to focus on helping addicts with their recovery journey. Brandon shares with Lauren some of his own crazy stories from when he was an addict; one involving a splooge tattoo. Brandon may be emotionally unavailable, but you'll find his love for cats and his mom very charming. First Date Ep. 72 https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencompton https://store.ymhstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text Matthew Perry's Tragic End: Doctors, Fame, and the Battle with Addiction In this episode, the hosts discuss the life and tragic death of Matthew Perry, exploring his early life, career, struggles with addiction, health crises, and the impact of enablers in Hollywood. They reflect on his legacy and the lessons learned from his experiences, emphasizing the importance of mental health and support systems. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the troubling dynamics of the medical field, particularly focusing on the darker aspects of addiction and the role of healthcare professionals. They discuss the ketamine controversy surrounding several doctors, the flaws in the rehab system, and the influence of celebrity culture on addiction. The conversation highlights the need for accountability within the healthcare system and the systemic issues that perpetuate addiction. The conversation shifts to Matthew Perry's tragic death at 54, reportedly due to a ketamine overdose and subsequent drowning. Matthews and the podcast hosts explore the role of celebrity culture and unscrupulous doctors in enabling addiction. Harvey Levin's TMZ Investigates special uncovered that Perry's assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, injected him with ketamine multiple times on the day of his death, and several doctors are under investigation for their involvement in the underground distribution of ketamine.Kelly Osbourne also shares her perspective on addiction, recalling a time when Matthew Perry gave her a recovery chip, telling her, "If you can get through 3 minutes, you can get through anything." Osbourne describes how celebrity status often makes doctors more willing to provide prescriptions, and she recounts her own struggles with addiction to doctor-prescribed medications starting as early as 13 years old.Dr. Drew Pinsky and Dr. Terry Dubrow weigh in on the dangers of doctors who cater to celebrity clients and bend medical ethics for fame or financial gain. Brandon Novak, a former Jackass star and recovery advocate, talks about his own history of trading favors for drugs from doctors. The discussion also touches on Michael Jackson's death, linking it to his own doctor's unethical practices.The podcast closes with reflections on the corrupt nature of some rehab centers, which often enable addicts rather than guide them to true recovery. Matthews emphasizes the need for affordable, authentic treatment, noting that Perry himself highlighted these systemic issues before his death. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the broken rehab system, the intertwining of mental health and addiction, the role of medical professionals in treatment, the financial burden of addiction, the negligence surrounding care, and the stigma associated with addiction. They reflect on the tragic case of Matthew Perry, emphasizing the need for better support and understanding for those struggling with addiction and mental health issues.Support the show

This week on Dopey! On this very special 500th episode of Dopey we celebrate at DopeyCon 500! A Dopey Fan Convention and our 500th episode LIVE!!!!! It featured Jason Biggs and Hank Azaria playing me and Chris! John Joseph telling his truthful trauma! Kimber King and Brace Beldon! Abbey Fickley, Rachel Elizabeth Nicole, Brittany Jade, Handsome Evan, Lenny from the beach and Billy Jenson play the Stash Word! Novak gets honored - Again! Skinny Vinny tells his prison pocket story, Jeremy Turner tells the secret of Whitey Tighties, Bobby Dukes on a Crack house in Philly, Zack on Depression in recovery, Carl on getting sober and dealing with controversy in front of the World, Erin Khar runs Ask Erin, Ray Brown Sings! The Live Dopey debut of John Bukaty painting and talking recovery - and the smokey tones of Jake from West Virginia! It's all here! And more! Plus my dad and Linda making everyone cry and I tell the follow up to stealing a car in Bayport Long Island PLUS Fentanyl Jay and much much on this super long and emotional playback of Dopeycon 500! This is what AI says: keywordsDopey, addiction, recovery, community, DopeyCon, support, mental health, gratitude, storytelling, emotional journey, recovery, addiction, Safe Spot, Dopey Nation, drug use, community support, personal stories, mental health, relationships, Brandon Novak, Dopey, recovery, community, gratitude, storytelling, humor, imposter syndrome, personal growth, addiction, support, addiction, recovery, humor, community, storytelling, x-ray, attention, play, spirituality, DopeyCon summaryThe conversation centers around the 500th episode of the Dopey podcast, celebrating the community built around addiction recovery. The host reflects on personal experiences, gratitude towards supporters, and the emotional weight of sharing stories of addiction. The episode features a dramatic reenactment of past podcast moments and insights from guests about their journeys through recovery. In this segment of the conversation, the speakers share personal stories of survival, recovery, and the impact of community support in overcoming addiction. They discuss the importance of hotlines like Safe Spot, the challenges of navigating relationships in recovery, and the collective strength found within the Dopey Nation. The segment also honors those lost to addiction while celebrating the resilience of individuals in recovery, highlighted by Brandon Novak's inspiring journey. This conversation captures the essence of community, recovery, and personal growth within the Dopey Nation. It features heartfelt stories of gratitude, humorous anecdotes, and reflections on the challenges of sobriety, including imposter syndrome. The participants share their experiences, emphasizing the importance of honesty, vulnerability, and support in the recovery journey. The event is a celebration of resilience and transformation, showcasing the power of connection and shared experiences in overcoming addiction. This conversation explores the humorous yet profound journey of recovery from addiction, highlighting the importance of community, the healing power of play, and the transition from seeking attention through harmful behaviors to finding fulfillment in sobriety. The narrative is punctuated with anecdotes from DopeyCon, showcasing the camaraderie among those in recovery and the celebration of milestones in sobriety. takeaways DopeyCon 500 was a celebration of community and support. Gratitude is essential in the journey of recovery. The emotional weight of addiction stories can be profound. Dramatic reenactments can bring past podcast moments to life. Support from sponsors is crucial for the podcast's success. Personal experiences shared can resonate deeply with listeners. The journey of recovery is filled with ups and downs. Community events like DopeyCon foster connection and healing. Acknowledging past struggles is part of the recovery process. The importance of humor and lightness in discussing serious topics. Surviving on the streets can lead to traumatic experiences. Hotlines like Safe Spot play a crucial role in recovery. Navigating relationships can be challenging for those in recovery. Community support is vital for maintaining sobriety. Personal stories of loss and recovery resonate deeply with others. The landscape of drug use has changed significantly over the years. Honoring those lost to addiction is important for healing. Brandon Novak serves as a beacon of hope for many in recovery. Dopey Nation provides a sense of belonging and support. Celebrating milestones in recovery fosters community and connection. The Dopey Nation provides a vital support system for recovery. Personal stories of gratitude can inspire others in their journey. Humor plays a significant role in coping with addiction. Engaging activities can foster community and connection. Working the steps around joy can enhance personal growth. Imposter syndrome is a common struggle in recovery. Honesty and vulnerability are crucial for healing. Celebrating milestones in recovery strengthens community bonds. Sharing experiences can help others feel less alone. Transformation is possible through support and connection. The experience of putting items up one's butt became a humorous story of addiction. Community plays a crucial role in recovery and healing. Finding clarity often comes from surrendering to a higher power. The healing power of play can help in recovery. Sobriety is a journey that requires cooperation and support from others. Humor can be a powerful tool in discussing serious topics like addiction. Celebrating milestones in recovery fosters a sense of belonging. Acknowledging the darkness is essential for personal growth. The importance of sharing stories to connect with others in recovery. Recovery is an ongoing process that involves continuous self-care and reflection. titles The Role of Humor in Recovery The Power of Community in Healing The Impact of Safe Spot Hotline Brandon Novak: A Beacon of Hope Reflections on Recovery and Joy Humorous and Candid Storytelling The Prison Pocket Chronicles From Addiction to Epic Adventures Sound Bites "Toodles for Chris at Dopey" "Dopey wouldn't exist without Mountainside" "If I die on the table tomorrow" "I was traumatized by Oreo cookies." "I love representing Safe Spot." "Get the fuck out of that relationship." "This is the live podcast portion." "Dopey means Dopey Dave, first and foremost." "I found the Dopey Nation." "I put stuff up my butt because I was addicted to heroin." "I kept the thing up my butt for 24 hours." "I love that reaction every time." Chapters 00:00Introduction to DopeyCon 500 05:30Reflections on Community and Support 12:25The Journey of Recovery and Gratitude 18:32The Emotional Weight of Addiction Stories 31:23Dramatic Reenactment of Dopey Podcast 39:06John Joseph's Journey and Insights 48:08Surviving the Streets: A Personal Tale 54:50The Changing Landscape of Drug Use 01:00:20Navigating Relationships in Recovery 01:06:13Honoring Loss and Celebrating Recovery 01:17:18Brandon Novak: A Beacon of Hope 01:26:41DopeyCon 500: A Celebration of Community 01:31:48Personal Stories of Gratitude and Growth 01:40:26Humorous and Candid Storytelling 01:54:22Navigating Imposter Syndrome in Recovery 02:02:09The Power of Honesty and Vulnerability 02:10:30A Journey of Transformation and Acceptance 02:18:09The Prison Pocket Experience 02:24:55From Addiction to Attention 02:30:12Finding Clarity in Darkness 02:35:50The Healing Power of Play 02:43:42The DopeyCon Finale   

Go to http://www.shopify.com/steveo for a $1 a month trial period Go to http://www.smalls.com/steveo and use promo code steveo for 50% off plus free shipping  Go to http://www.bluechew.com and use promo code steveo for an entire month supply free just $5 in shipping      Brandon Novak is our guest this week for the third time, and we do the unthinkable, We don't talk about sobriety! We get into skateboarding, old CKY videos and his trauma growing up with his father. We love Novak and you should too!

Every athlete dreams of being sponsored by a powerhouse brand like Gatorade, and today's guest, Brandon Novak, achieved this dream by the age of 14. Discovered by the legendary Tony Hawk, Brandon quickly found himself in the pro-skateboarding world, joining the renowned Powell Peralta team and skating along stars like Bucky Lasek and Bam Margera. His career and future seemed…promising.He would have no idea that that bright future and nearly 20 years of his life would be lost to the disease of addiction. In honor of National Recovery Month, Brandon shares the cycles of his journey—from stardom on MTV's ‘Viva la Bam' and ‘Jackass' to fighting for his life while on life support.Tune in to hear how Brandon turned his struggle with addiction into a driving purpose, and get his take on how mental resilience and accountability are key to moving beyond your past.************Make sure to follow Jamie @jamiehess on Instagram for news & updates, and visit our companion Instagram account @gratitudeology for a sneak peek into the personal moments discussed on the show.************Thank you to Brandon Novak for sharing your truth with us today. Follow Brandon on Instagram @brandon_novak.Check out more about Brandon: https://brandonnovak.com/************The Gratitudeology Podcast theme music is by HYLLS, performed by Nadia Ali @nadiaali ************Brandon's Bio: From Baltimore, Maryland, Brandon was a professional skateboarder discovered by Tony Hawk and rose to fame on the hit MTV show Viva la Bam, and the movies Jackass. As a teen, he became addicted to heroin which lasted for 20 years. He wrote the addiction memoir, Dreamseller, and it became a best seller on Amazon. He also penned The Brandon Novak Chronicles and recently, The Streets of Baltimore. Brandon gives back by helping people into treatment celebrating 8 years clean in May 2023 and nearly 5 years tobacco free.He relates to millions of people across the country; 1 in 4 to be exact who are directly affected by addiction in their family. He travels the country as one of the most in-demand addiction keynote speakers, bringing awareness and education to high schools across the nation. Brandon truly embodies someone who can turn their life around. Brandon has impacted hundreds of thousands of lives through his story of sobriety. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week on Dopey! We got horrible news that our dear friend, contributor and all around beloved OG favorite Dope - Annie Ellie died this week. We remember her and play her first voicemail which was, tragically and ironically all about a time she overdosed and almost died. We also play her review of DopeyCon 2022 and another thing she had sent in. Then Reno from the 'It's All Bad' podcast came to meet me at Jeremy's house when I was in Los Angeles - ironically for the Rich Roll show which aired last week! Reno tells his gnarly story of addiction and recovery! We hear all about his crazy beginnings in addict life and the hell he went through before it all got pretty good for him. Plus Dopey emails and much more on a brand new super tragic episode of that good old bitter sweet Dopey Show!  FROM AI:  yIn this episode of Dopey, Dave mourns the loss of Annie Ellie, a beloved member of the Dopey Nation who died of an overdose. He shares voicemails and memories of Annie, emphasizing the importance of reaching out for help and support. Dave also interviews Reno from the podcast It's All Bad, discussing their experiences with addiction and the challenges they faced. They talk about their early drug use, encounters with the law, and the journey to recovery. Reno shares his insights on navigating the prison system and finding a path to a better life. David Manheim shares his experiences with addiction and relapse, highlighting the importance of community and connectivity in recovery. He discusses his time in rehab and the intense group therapy sessions that helped him confront his character defects. David also talks about his Neapolitan background and how his natural skills of connecting with people served him both in his addiction and in his recovery. He reflects on the shame and guilt that came with his relapse and the impact it had on his personal and professional life. David emphasizes the importance of sharing stories of addiction and recovery to combat loneliness and provide hope to others. In this final part of the conversation, Reno reviews his drug use experiences, including his encounters with PCP, GHB, DMT, Ibogaine, and ketamine. He also shares a wild story about trying to access his tax refund while in the midst of addiction. Annie, a fan of the show, provides a review of DopeyCon 2022 and expresses her love for Brandon Novak. The episode concludes with Annie's tribute song to Brandon Novak. keywordsaddiction, overdose, mourning, support, recovery, podcast, interview, drug use, law, prison, life, addiction, recovery, community, connectivity, rehab, character defects, Neapolitan, shame, guilt, relapse, personal life, professional life, sharing stories, drug use, PCP, GHB, DMT, Ibogaine, ketamine, tax refund, addiction, DopeyCon, Brandon Novak takeaways The loss of a loved one to addiction is a tragic reminder of the importance of reaching out for help and support. Sharing memories and voicemails can be a way to honor and remember those who have passed away. Early drug use and encounters with the law can be wake-up calls that lead to a desire for change and recovery. Navigating the prison system can be challenging, but finding a community and seeking help can lead to a better life. Recovery is a journey that requires commitment, support, and a willingness to change. Loneliness and disconnection are breeding grounds for addiction, while community and connectivity are essential for recovery. Group therapy sessions in rehab can help individuals confront their character defects and work towards personal growth. Natural skills, such as connecting with people, can serve both in addiction and in recovery. Relapse can be a part of the recovery journey, and it's important to learn from it and seek help. Sharing stories of addiction and recovery can combat loneliness and provide hope to others. Reno reflects on his experiences with various drugs, highlighting the dangers and consequences of addiction. Annie's review of DopeyCon 2022 showcases the sense of community and connection among Dopey fans. The tribute song to Brandon Novak demonstrates the impact and admiration he has among the Dopey Nation. titles Mourning the Loss of Annie Ellie Finding Community and Support in Recovery Confronting Character Defects in Rehab The Role of Community and Connectivity in Recovery A Tribute to Brandon Novak Annie's Review of DopeyCon 2022 Sound Bites "If you're using and you're really, you don't want to die and you don't want to get really hurt, call that number." "I love Annie and I will totally miss her." "Discover Recovery: An Amazing Treatment Facility in the Pacific Northwest" "Addiction is a disease. Loneliness really thrives. Addiction really thrives in loneliness. Connectivity is one of the bigger things that unlocks addiction." "They did this thing called the game where they would circle up chairs in the middle of a room and there were no rules whatsoever, except for no violence." "I'm Neapolitan. And that's one of the characteristics. Is Neapolitan besides chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry?" "Love all the acts, crack, smack, and Brandon Novak." "Oh Mr. Novak, this is Mrs. Novak." "Mr. Novak is good, Mr. Novak is kind, Mr. Novak don't care." Chapters 00:00Mourning the Loss of Annie Ellie 10:48Recovery and Support 19:46Interview with Reno from It's All Bad 32:11Early Drug Use and Encounters with the Law 44:47Finding a Path to Recovery 46:59The Role of Community and Connectivity in Recovery 48:19Confronting Character Defects in Rehab 55:42The Impact of Relapse on Personal and Professional Life 01:14:46The Power of Sharing Stories of Addiction and Recovery 01:32:17Wild Drug Use Experiences 01:57:33Annie's Review of DopeyCon 2022 02:06:14A Tribute to Brandon Novak

This is a highlight of Episode 197 with Brandon Novak.On today's highlight episode, Rich sits down with Brandon Novak – Professional Skateboarder, MTV celebrity, alumnus of the Jackass motion picture series, star of the CKY skateboard video series, and author of the best-selling memoir “Dreamseller.”  Brandon has impacted hundreds of thousands of lives through his story of sobriety.Rich and Brandon share their personal accounts of becoming sober, the benefits they've found in doing so, and how listeners can start their journey. Connect with Brandon on Instagram: @brandon__novakIf you or a loved one are suffering with addiction call or text Brandon at (610) 314-6747--Connect with Rich on Instagram: @rich_somersInterested in investing with Somers Capital? Visit www.somerscapital.com/invest to learn more. Interested in joining our Boutique Hotel Mastermind? Visit www.somerscapital.com/mastermind to book a free call. Interested in STR/Boutique Hotel Management? Visit www.excelsiorstays.com/management to book a free call.

This week on the Studio 22 Podcast, Brock and Will sit down with professional skateboarder, writer, and recovery advocate Brandon Novak. Known for his appearances on Viva La Bam and in the Jackass films, Brandon opens up about his incredible journey from addiction to recovery. He recalls the pivotal moment during his Viva La Bam days when he was given an ultimatum: write a book or face the streets.  In this heartfelt episode, Brandon shares his experiences of finally getting sober after years of living hard. He talks about how his fist job after getting sober gave him the skills to be a successful person in recovery. Today, he owns sever treatment facilities helping people get sober.  You can learn more at https://brandonnovak.com/ To get help, text or call (610) 314-6747

On today's episode, Rich sits down with Brandon Novak – Professional Skateboarder, MTV celebrity, alumnus of the Jackass motion picture series, star of the CKY skateboard video series, and author of the best-selling memoir “Dreamseller.” Brandon gives back by helping people into treatment celebrating 9 years clean and nearly 6 years tobacco free. He relates to millions of people across the US; 1 in 4 to be exact, who are directly affected by addiction in their family. He travels the country as one of the most in-demand addiction keynote speakers, bringing awareness and education to high schools across the nation. Brandon has impacted hundreds of thousands of lives through his story of sobriety.Rich and Brandon start off by discussing Mikey Taylor and Brandon Turner (the skateboarder), the synchronicity of life events and meeting Tony Hawk, Bucky Lasek and growing up in Baltimore, skateboarding and high intensity workouts, Brandon's journey into the Jackass movies, Brandon's worst injury on set, and Brandon share's an anecdote of stealing a doctor's script. They then reflect on Brandon's drug usage, Rich's journey through a Xanax addiction, Benzo addictions, prescribing drugs to children, and muscle memory.Lastly, they talk about happiness in growth and progress, the covid pandemic, Brandon's family history, the power of a smile, Brandon's anecdote about an abandoned house, how the abnormal becomes the normal, their journey to sobriety, full circle moments, being the best version of ourselves, the confidence that sobriety creates, and realistic ways to become sober.Connect with Brandon on Instagram: @brandon__novakIf you or a loved one are suffering with addiction call or text Brandon at (610) 314-6747--Connect with Rich on Instagram: @rich_somersInterested in investing with Somers Capital? Visit www.somerscapital.com/invest to learn more. Interested in joining our Boutique Hotel Mastermind? Visit www.somerscapital.com/mastermind to book a free call. Interested in STR/Boutique Hotel Management? Visit www.excelsiorstays.com/management to book a free call.

Brandon Novak comes to the show to talk about his journey from Jackass, Going Sober & Prison Stories APPLY TO BE ON THE PODCAST: https://forms.gle/D2cLkWfJx46pDK1MA BUSINESS INQUIRIES/SPONSORS: Jenna@DigitalSocialHour.com SPONSORS: Deposyt Payment Processing: https://www.deposyt.com/seankelly LISTEN ON: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 Sean Kelly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmikekelly/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brandon Novak comes to the show to talk about his journey from Jackass, Going Sober & Prison Stories APPLY TO BE ON THE PODCAST: https://forms.gle/D2cLkWfJx46pDK1MA BUSINESS INQUIRIES/SPONSORS: Jenna@DigitalSocialHour.com SPONSORS: Deposyt Payment Processing: https://www.deposyt.com/seankelly LISTEN ON: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 Sean Kelly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmikekelly/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 1 It's bring your dog to work today thanks to The Farmer's Dog. Gio's dog, Elvis, is here. Al's dog, Whimsy is here. And Eddie's dog, Cooper, is here. Gio is not going to get worked up about the Knicks right now because it's not the real Knicks with all of the injuries. Jalen Brunson has a cervical issue. Gio thought only women had a cervix. It got confusing. Jerry is here for his first update and said if he got a dog he would get a golden retriever. Mecole Hardman was on The Pivot podcast and talked about how the Jets ran the offense (it was not good). Gio said this is low hanging fruit for Hardman to bring up after catching the game winning TD in the Super Bowl. Jerry has the 60 foot buzzer beater as the Cavaliers beat the Mavericks. Evan and Tiki played a new game show ‘Posted & Toasted'. In the final segment of the hour, Boomer is interviewing Ronda Rousey for his GameTime show. Rumors of Blake Snell to the Yankees are still out there as Juan Soto was asked about it and of course he would love it.  Hour 2 Gio wonders why dogs smell each other's butts. What are they trying to find out? Also how do we know that dogs don't have any concept of time? Jerry returns for an update and starts with the Knicks losing to the Pelicans. The Knicks are all banged up right now. Jerry has the 60 foot buzzer beater as the Cavaliers beat the Mavericks. Giants GM Joe Schoen met the media and talked about Saquon and the franchise tag. Jerry plays ‘what is that sound' from Mets spring training. In the final segment of the hour, we talked about a new reality show coming out called, ‘Stars on Mars' on Fox.  Hour 3 Giants GM Joe Schoen talked to the media at the combine and the topics of Saquon Barkley and Daniel Jones. None of this means anything until we see action in free agency and with the draft. Gio thinks they will take a quarterback in the draft. Bill Belichick is still out there so if Schoen and Daboll go down, they are going to go down with a quarterback of their choosing. Boomer expects Jones to have a chip on his shoulder and a lot to play for. What if Saquon ends up on the Cowboys? We talked about free agent RBs like Derrick Henry. Boomer wants Gio to go to Detroit for the NFL draft but Gio has no interest in that city. A kid calls in and he's angry at Evan Roberts for being ‘salty' towards the Rangers. Jerry returns for an update and has audio from Giants GM Joe Schoen from the combine. Nick Sirianni was also there and talked about Jalen Hurts' leadership. The banged up Knicks lost to the Pelicans. Will Ferrell was on a podcast and kinda believes the Cal Ripken/Kevin Costner conspiracy. A pro-bowler was arrested mid-match for child pornography charges. Gio thinks bowlers are weirdos. In the final segment of the hour, Colin Cowherd thought his house was being robbed but now he thinks the girl in the car thought it was Taylor Swift's house.  Hour 4 It's NFL combine week and we're talking about the quarterbacks. Michael Penix seems to be slipping a bit. Some mock drafts JJ McCarthy as a top 10 pick and Gio can't believe it. We talked about the potential of going to the NFL draft in Detroit. Jerry returns for his final update of the day and starts with the Bears and the future of Justin Fields. Jerry has the call on the 60 foot buzzer beater for the Cavs as they beat the Mavs. Shannon Sharpe and Ochocinco talked about a woman wanting to marry an artificial intelligence partner. They also talked about how they like heavier women. Will Ferrell was on a podcast and talked about the Cal Ripken Jr/Kevin Costner conspiracy. The Moment of The Day involves dogs smelling each other's butts. In the final segment of the show, we wrap up bringing your dog to work thanks to The Farmer's Dog. Franchise tagging is going on as we speak and will continue until March 5th.

Giants GM Joe Schoen talked to the media at the combine and the topics of Saquon Barkley and Daniel Jones. None of this means anything until we see action in free agency and with the draft. Gio thinks they will take a quarterback in the draft. Bill Belichick is still out there so if Schoen and Daboll go down, they are going to go down with a quarterback of their choosing. Boomer expects Jones to have a chip on his shoulder and a lot to play for. What if Saquon ends up on the Cowboys? We talked about free agent RBs like Derrick Henry. Boomer wants Gio to go to Detroit for the NFL draft but Gio has no interest in that city. A kid calls in and he's angry at Evan Roberts for being ‘salty' towards the Rangers. Jerry returns for an update and has audio from Giants GM Joe Schoen from the combine. Nick Sirianni was also there and talked about Jalen Hurts' leadership. The banged up Knicks lost to the Pelicans. Will Ferrell was on a podcast and kinda believes the Cal Ripken/Kevin Costner conspiracy. A pro-bowler was arrested mid-match for child pornography charges. Gio thinks bowlers are weirdos. In the final segment of the hour, Colin Cowherd thought his house was being robbed but now he thinks the girl in the car thought it was Taylor Swift's house.

Brandon Novack just turned 40, and he completed his 13th attempt at recovery in 2016. He's been sober ever since. At the age of 15, he was a pro skateboarder, endorsed by Gatorade and doing commercials with Michael Jordan. At 17, he was working for his idol, Tony Hawk. That's when he discovered the dark side of substance abuse. This would cause him to lose everything, save for a few personal belongings, and gain a restraining order from his Mom. It's a long road to recovery and one that you for sure want to hear.

Join Teddy Tarantino on the latest episode of "Hell Has an Exit" as he sits down with Brandon Novak. From a prodigious start in skateboarding, where he was discovered by legends Tony Hawk and Bucky Lasek when he was just a teenager, to becoming the world's first skateboarder sponsored by Gatorade at the age of 14. He soon toured the country on the Powell-Peralta team, landing endorsement deals with Gatorade, and even starring in commercials with Michael Jordan at the young age of 15. Beyond skateboarding professionally, Novak ventured into the world of movies and television, making memorable appearances in several of the Jackass movies, Viva la Bam, the CKY series, Bam's Unholy Union, and more. But alongside his glittering career, Novak faced a deeply personal battle with addiction that threatened to overshadow his achievements. His struggles with substance abuse led him down a dark path, marked by rehab stints, brushes with the law, and moments of despair. Yet, against all odds, Novak found the strength to confront his demons and achieve sobriety in 2015. Brandon is not only a survivor but also an advocate for others fighting similar battles. He authored the bestselling book, Dreamseller: An Addiction Memoir, where he candidly shares his journey through addiction and recovery, inspiring countless others along the way. Recognizing the need for comprehensive addiction treatment, Novak has now established his own addiction treatment center, providing individuals with the support and resources they need to overcome addiction and reclaim their lives. Brandon's dedication to helping others has not gone unnoticed. He was recently recognized by the DEA's 360 Strategy Program for his tireless efforts in battling the opioid epidemic in America. Through his work as a Certified Intervention Professional and motivational speaker, Novak continues to spread awareness and offer support to those in need. Tune in to "Hell Has an Exit" as Teddy Tarantino and Brandon Novak delve into the highs and lows of a life lived on the edge, proving that even from the depths of hell, there's always a way out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm making friends with Brandon Novak - professional skateboarder and star of the hit show Viva La Bam and the movies Jackass.** (Psst... Before I tell you more about the guest, do you like this show? Please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts — even one sentence helps!

I'm in Las Vegas covering Super Bowl 58. I had a chaotic trip thanks to Denver International Airport. Comedy genius, Larry David, was forced to apologize after “attacking” Elmo on the Today Show. Drama in the bowling world - Brandon Novak… was swarmed by U.S. Marshals and taken into custody. Billionaire Peter Thiel bankrolling ‘Olympics on steroids' event that allows athletes to dope. An influencer got a belly button tattoo in order to look taller. 20% of people snack while in the bathtub or while using the toilet.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Brandon Novak is a professional skateboarder discovered by Tony Hawk and a part of the renowned Powell-Peralta team, an MTV celebrity (Viva La Bam, Bam's Unholy Union), an alumnus of the Jackass motion picture series, a star of the legendary CKY skateboard video series, and author of his best-selling addiction memoir Dreamseller. Brandon is able to relate to ten of millions of people across the country; 1 in 4 to be exact who are directly affected by addiction in their family. Brandon Novak keynotes the National Youth Summit on Opioid Awareness in partnership with the DEA and the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation. The National Youth Summits on Opioid Awareness are a half day school event designed to educate middle and high school students about the dangers of opioid misuse while promoting the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. The Summits take place in several cities across the United States. Through the foundation's partnership with the DEA 360 Events, thousands of high school level children have the ability to attend a very impactful event with speakers, musical entertainment, and engaging discussions.    In this episode, Brandon and Brad discuss Brandon's story and how he came into and out of addiction along with his time skateboarding, in show business, and on two very famous shows, Jackass and Viva La Bam. Support Brandon's cause through venmo @novakshouse or give him a call at 610-314-6747 Follow Brandon @brandon__novak Learn more about what Brandon does https://www.brandonnovak.com  Watch the full video episode on Brad's Rumble here: https://rumble.com/c/c-2544182  Watch the full video episode on Brad's Youtube Here: https://bradlea.tv   

Brandon Novak pro skateboarder, speaker, author, & best friend of Bam Margera. He is known for his appearances on Viva La Bam, Jackass, the CKY series & Haggard. EPISODE LINKS https://brandonnovak.com https://www.instagram.com/brandon__novak Venmo for Novak's scholarship fund - @NovaksHouse SPONSORS: https://ver.so/danny - Use code DANNY to save 15% on your order. https://factormeals.com/DJP50 - Use CODE: DJP50 for 50% off. Weekly bonus episodes: https://patreon.com/dannyjones FOLLOW DANNY JONES https://www.instagram.com/jonesdanny https://twitter.com/jonesdanny OUTLINE 00:00 - Brandon & Bam in the early days 06:00 - How Brandon got into heroin so early? 09:40 - Brandon's memory is shot 12:55 - Ali Boulala & the Piss Drunx crew 20:01 - Avoiding drugs and alcohol 22:14 - Brandon's quest to sobriety 26:08 - Intentionally sabotaging his own success 29:32 - Insane story behind the ALF tattoo 33:02 - Filming Viva La Bam for MTV 37:53 - Putting a rock up his butt for drug money 41:31 - CKY stories 42:50 - Twisted stories trying to score smack 44:37 - Brandons mom prayed for his death 49:45 - Working for the DEA 58:26 - Fentanyl 01:01:57 - What's a "Speed-ball" ? 01:03:51 - Cartel wars 01:06:40 - Disturbing hotel experience in Australia 01:14:43 - Novak's relationship with Bam 01:19:57 - Novak's Houses for the Recovering 01:28:31 - Psychological affect of giving 01:32:47 - Methadone clinics 01:41:49 - Experiments with good vices 01:46:51 - The most FOUL tattoo in history 01:51:44 - Conflict

Join Jack Osbourne and his longtime friend, Brandon Novak, on this week's episode of 'Ghosts and Grit' as they take a trip down memory lane. The duo reminisce about their experience as keynote speakers at a DEA meeting and Brandon shares captivating insights into the opening of his groundbreaking treatment center, Redemption Addiction Treatment Center. In an inspiring and heartfelt conversation, Brandon opens up about his personal mission to help others and discusses the difficult journey to sobriety. He shares fascinating stories about the serendipitous meeting with Bam Margera, which led to his involvement in the CKY Crew and later 'Viva La Bam.' Both Brandon and Jack discuss the challenges they've faced in their sobriety, touching on how addiction has manifested in different areas of life and emphasizing the importance of human connection. Jack and Brandon explore society's current state, delving into topics like instant gratification and whether society is becoming more secular and the impact of COVID-19 on those in recovery. In a light hearted twist, Jack tries to guess the story behind Brandon's tattoo, leading to a fascinating discussion about the only paranormal experience Brandon has ever had—inside Bam Margera's haunted castle. The duo goes further into the unknown, exploring the vast realms of the paranormal. They delve into UFOs, recent UFO disclosures, and delve into the concept of life after death and reincarnation.   

Brandon Novak is a keynote speaker, author, former professional skateboarder/TV star, and intervention specialist who reclaimed his life from addiction in 2015.In this episode, Brandon walks us through his remarkable journey from sleeping in abandoned houses as a homeless heroin addict to owning and operating several sober living facilities and earning widespread respect as a champion for people in recovery. He also speaks about:-How he first got into drugs and alcohol, and his thoughts on "gateway drugs"-The moment when Bam Margera offered help at a critical time-Becoming a famous MTV star on 'Viva La Bam' in the mid-2000s-The story behind his mother buying him a cemetery plot-The epiphany he experienced standing on his mother's doorstep after she kicked him out of her house and put a restraining order on him-Why he recommends a firm approach to dealing with loved ones who are battling addiction-The spiritual element of his recovery-Why he doesn't consider his 12 unsuccessful attempts to get sober, "failures"-Why he's not tempted to consume drugs or alcohol today-How to include friends in recovery in social activities-The business of owning sober living homes and an addiction treatment center -How he scaled his sober living facilities to 65 bedsBrandon's charitable cause:King's Crusade, which helps fund inpatient addiction recovery treatment for people who can't otherwise afford it.Books mentioned in this episode:Streets of Baltimore by Brandon NovakDreamseller by Brandon NovakSupport Brandon's Scholarship Foundation:Donate to provide free beds for individuals transitioning out of treatment (Venmo: @novakshouse).Struggling or need guidance?Contact Brandon directly at 610-314-6747.Connect with Brandon:InstagramWebsiteRedemption Addiction Treatment CenterEnjoyed this episode? Follow A Better Life in your favorite podcast app and share this episode to spread the word.

Brandon Novak is on the show to share his story of skateboarding with Tony Hawk, battles with his own demons, surviving jail and how was able to build a new life for himself. Follow Ian Bick on Instagram: @ian_bick & Snapchat: ianbick Connect with Brandon Novak: https://brandonnovak.com Buy Merch: https://lockedinbrand.com Use code lockedin at checkout to get 20% off your order Connect with Ian Bick: https://www.ianbick.com Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:32 - Surrounding myself with the right people 00:05:01 - Connecting Stories and Creating a Beautiful Sweater 00:07:31 - The Complex Background of a Skateboarder 00:10:15 - The Influence of Parents 00:12:52 - Deflection 00:15:30 - The Influence of Skateboarding and Substance Abuse 00:18:01 - Childhood Skateboarding Memories 00:20:36 - The Influence of Skateboarding and the Misuse of Talent 00:23:10 - The Struggle with Fulfillment 00:25:49 - Skateboarding and Divine Intervention 00:28:32 - Defiance and Reaching Out to Help Others 00:31:23 - Journey to recovery 00:33:45 - From Skateboarding to Jackass 00:36:23 - Skater Fashion Cycles 00:39:09 - The Evolution and Impact of Stunts and Antics 00:41:44 - From Defects to Assets 00:44:30 - Laying it all on the table 00:47:20 - The Impact of my life choices 00:50:11 - Celebrity Status and Controversy in Jail 00:52:52 - Medical Issues from Using 00:55:28 - Finding Fulfillment in the Simple Things 00:58:03 - The Moment of Change 01:00:50 - Accountability and Recovery 01:03:19 - The Difficulty of Helping Someone who doesn't want to be helped 01:06:11 - Helping Other 01:08:48 - The Importance of Accountability 01:11:21 - Overcoming Stigma and Redefining the Future 01:13:59 - Creating an Environment for Recovery 01:16:47 - Finding Understanding Powered by Creative Evolution Studios https://creativeevolutionstudios.com Produced by: https://www.instagram.com/shanedanahy https://www.shanedanahy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony, Eli Zaret stops by to talk Connor Stalions & Michigan football, Brandon Novak's new book, Corey Feldman's production problems, and a semi-truck police chase. A field hockey team in Massachusetts is DOMINATING with the help of their new star. Eli Zaret stops by to eulogize Matthew Perry, an extra paycheck for Miguel Cabrera, Mark Meadows' book fiasco, the Detroit Lions playoff odds, lackluster MLB World Series ratings, E-Rod opts out of his contract, college football weekend recap, a Connor Stalions cheating discussion, RIP Bobby Knight and more. Drew stumbled upon Steve-O's Wild Ride! podcast. Turns out Brandon Novak was pretty wild in his day. We found more footage of Corey Feldman live shows that are filled with production problems. Donald Trump is leading in the swing states. Sam Bankman-Fried popped some zits on the stand and was found guilty. Books: John Stamos. Britney Spears. Thurston Moore. Teri Copley is breaking her silence. We check out the trailer for Priscilla, the new Elvis movie. Matthew Perry was laid to rest this weekend and Jennifer Aniston arrived first. Stuttering John has gone on the offensive against Karl Hamburger on Twitter. An Alabama Mayor/Pastor commits suicide after his cross-dressing pics were leaked by a website. Daylight Savings is stupid. The Beatles are crushing it with their new song. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame aired and it was full of surprising performances. Semi-truck led a police chase in Texas. Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker had their brat. Girls night for Taylor Swift. One of these things is not like the other. Not-a-Prince Harry and Meghan Markle go to a Katy Perry concert. Marc learns of the passing of René Angélil… gone too soon. Dark Side of Comedy features Joan Rivers. Meg Ryan is still unrecognizable, thus making her recognizable. Check out Jonah Falcon weekend action on Twitter (NSFW). More similar allegations against Russell Brand. Bachelor Nation founding father Chris Harrison got married. Tori Spelling has a new boyfriend and is already buying underwear for him. Dean McDermott is on Cameo phoning it in. Colin Strickland took the stand in the Kaitlin Armstrong trial. Gary Hoey will join us tomorrow to promote his show on December 9th at The Magic Bag. Visit Our Presenting Sponsor Hall Financial – Michigan's highest rated mortgage company If you'd like to help support the show… please consider subscribing to our YouTube Page, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew and Mike Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).

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This week on Dopey! DopeyCon IV!!!! A cavalcade of Dopes! A treasure Trove ofand  Dopey Stories! It's all here! Bobby Dukes burning a dude's dick with a crack pipe in a glory hole to Jessa Reed's Opus Owl Story! Plus great recovery with Hank Azaria, Joe Schrank, Ask Erin Khar! Music by Ray Brown and so very much more on this weeks brand new spanking episode of that good old Dopey Show! DopeyCon IV!!!!! More About Dopey: Dopey Podcast is the world's greatest podcast on drugs, addiction and dumb shit. Chris and I were two IV heroin addicts who loved to talk about all the coke we smoked, snorted and shot, all the pills we ate, smoked, all the weed we smoked and ate, all the booze we consumed and all the consequences we suffered. After making the show for 2 and a half years, Chris tragically relapsed and died from a fentanyl overdose. Dopey continued on, at first to mourn the horrible loss of Chris, but then to continue our mission - which was at its core, to keep addicts and alcoholics company. Whether to laugh at our time in rehab, or cry at the worst missteps we made, Dopey tells the truth about drugs, addiction and recovery. We continually mine the universe for stories rife with debauchery and highlight serious drug taking and alcoholism. We also examine different paths toward addiction recovery. We shine a light on harm reduction and medication assisted treatment. We talk with celebrities and nobodies and stockpile stories to be the greatest one stop shop podcast on all things drugs, addiction, recovery and comedy pathfinding the route to the heart of the opioid epidemic.

Brandon Novak became a household name in the early 2000s after becoming a fixture on the hit shows Jacka$$ and Viva La Bam. But despite the success of fame and professional skateboarding he lived a dark life full of crime and drug addiction. After two decades he's gotten clean and found his calling in life; helping others. Brandon joins the show to tell us all about his life and road to recovery. Support Brandon's Work and Recovery Homes! Website: https://brandonnovak.com/ Novak's House: https://www.instagram.com/novakshouse/?hl=en Support Our Sponsors! Fum: https://tryfum.com/ Promo Code: CONNECT Hello Fresh: https://www.hellofresh.com/connect50 Promo Code: CONNECT50 BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com/ Promo Code: CONNECT PrizePicks: https://www.prizepicks.com/ Promo Code: CONNECT Join The Patreon For Bonus Content! https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to the show, author, Jackass, skateboarder, business owner, motivational speaker and friend of the show, Brandon Novak. During this episode we discuss running a race together, his age, what his name almost was, going on the Bertcast, getting recognized, growing up watching Novak, CKY, Jackass, being in a porn, kinks, accepting compliments, the best and worst drugs ever, getting mad at how he was treated when he was an addict, his Audiobook and the infamous plant lady! Follow the Podcast @loveandthenwhatFollow Mr. Everybody @mr.everybodypodsFollow Novak@Brandon_novakFollow Maura@maurbiexoWould you like to be apart of the show, ask us a question or tell us a story? Please email us at LoveandThenWhat@gmail.com or send us a message on Instagram @loveandthenwhatTo see other clips, remember to subscribe to the YouTube channel and go to our website loveandthenwhat.com to see all of our videos, socials and behind the scenes clips.

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!        Follow Brandon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandon__novak  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Brandon_Novak    If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, call/text Brandon Novak at 610-314-6747  My movie "The Machine" is available to buy or rent on demand now! This episode is brought to you by Mad Rabbit Tattoo. Go to http://www.madrabbit.com/bertcast and use the promo code “BERTCAST” for 25% off.    This episode is also brought to you by True Classic. Get 25% off at http://www.trueclassic.com when you use the code “BERT” at checkout.   This episode is also brought to you by Gametime. Go to http://www.gametime.co or download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code “BERTCAST” for $20 off your first purchase.   This episode is also brought to you by Miller High Life. Go to http://www.MillerHighLife.com/BERT to find Miller High Life near you. Celebrate Responsibly. 2023 Miller Brewing Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.   This episode is also brought to you by Birddogs. Go to http://www.birddogs.com/bert for a free Yeti style tumbler with your order!   SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a video https://bit.ly/3DC1ICg  For all TOUR DATES: http://www.bertbertbert.com  For Fully Loaded: https://fullyloadedfestival.com/     Get your tickets for the TOPS OFF WORLD TOUR at bertbertbert.com Sign up for the FULLY LOADED AT SEA waitlist at fullyloadedatsea.com    For Something's Burning: https://bertyboyproductions.com/somethings-burning-season-1 For Merch: https://store.bertbertbert.com/    Follow Me! Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/bertkreischer   Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/BertKreischer   Instagram: http://www.Instagram.com/bertkreischer   YouTube: http://www.YouTube.com/user/Akreischer  TikTok: http://www.TikTok.com/@bertkreischer  Text Me: https://my.community.com/bertkreischer 

Today I talk with Dave Manheim from the Dopey Podcast. Dopey podcast is the most popular addiction/recovery podcast and has featured guests like Dr. Drew, Zac Clark, Jason Biggs, Brandon Novak, Jack Osbourne, Jamie Lee Curtis and many more! When Dave isn't working on the podcast, he is a manager at Katz's Delicatessen in NYC. Dopey was created by Dave and his cohost Chris in 2016, they met in rehab in Connecticut in 2011. Chris tragically died in July of 2018, relapsing, and overdosing on cocaine and fentanyl. Dave never stopped making the show and continues to push the Dopey message as far as it possibly can go.   Dopey: https://dopeypodcast.com/   Rebel Rabbit! Use code LIFE20 for 20% off your Rebel Rabbit orders! https://drinkrebelrabbit.com/discount/LLM20   For the best mattresses in the game, Engineered Sleep is your team! Use code LIVE15 to get 15% off your order. https://engineeredsleep.com

On this edition of Clean and Sober Radio host Gary Hendler and cohost Mark Sigmund welcome Brandon Novak, once a nationally ranked professional skateboarder and a star of the hit TV series “Jackass.” With years of incarceration and rehabs, Brandon made a decision to get into recovery in 2015. From a life of fame, destructive behavior, and addiction, Brandon is now a motivational speaker, author, and owner of a rehabilitation center and recovery houses. Yes we do recover and we do give back. An amazing story.

In this episode Toby catches up with Brandon Novak for a part 2! He talks about learning to fail, opening a treatment addiction center, his first real job after getting clean, narrating his book, his tattoos and never before told stories!  Please remember to rate, review and subscribe and visit us at https://www.youtube.com/tobymorseonelifeonechance Please visit our sponsors! Athletic Greens https://athleticgreens.com/oloc Caddis https://caddislife.com/toby10 Removery https://removery.com code TOBYH2O Liquid Death https://liquiddeath.com/toby

Today we were joined by our good friend - the man, the myth, the legend, Brandon Novak! We caught up with him and talked about his new treatment center, growing up skating in Baltimore and even touched on close pal, Bam Margera!

Tim Lodgen grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, where he signed a skateboard contract that had him riding with Bucky Lasek and Brandon Novak. Playing sports kept him away from drugs and alcohol until he enlisted in the Marine Corps as a Senior in High School. He thought he'd let off some steam before he had to enter the highly regimented life of a soldier, and during that time, he did every drug he could get his hands on. Soon he was deployed to Somalia, where massive amounts of alcohol took the place of the drugs. When he finally returned home, he was happy to be out of the military but quickly fell into a deep depression that had him sitting with a gun in his lap and thinking about suicide. He finally admitted his depression and was diagnosed with Bi-Polar disorder. Still, without ever admitting to his drug and alcohol use, he spent the next 20 years with incorrect doses that did little for his mental health. Tim then began a career as an MMA fighter. An eventual injury led him to introduce opiates into his use, which sent his addiction to another level and caused a second suicide attempt. He finally found help 27 years into his addiction after his wife discovered him preparing to take his own life. He has since become the healthiest version of himself, even coming in 3rd place in a Muscle and Fitness bodybuilding contest. Tim now uses his platform to help others by telling his story, working with the homeless, and offering addiction and health advice through his Instagram account. ______________________________________ Resources: // National Suicide Help Line Phone: 988 (new nationwide short-code) URL: www.988lifeline.org Links: // Tim Lodgen: Insta: @tlodgen // Patrick Custer: Insta: @patrick_custer // Rooted Recovery Stories Podcast: Insta: @rootedrecoverystories URL: www.rootedrecoverystories.com // Promises Behavioral Health - Help for addiction, mental health/trauma: Call: (888) 648-4098 URL: www.promisesbehavioralhealth.com Insta: @promises_bh . . . . . #timlodgen #podcast #rootedrecoverystories #addiction #addictionawareness #addictionrecovery #addictiontreatment #alcoholfree #anxiety #cleanandsober #depression #healing #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalillness #odaat #onedayatatime #brandonnovak #promisesbehavioralhealth #recovery #recoveryispossible #recoverywarrior #patrickcuster #sober #soberaf #soberlife #soberliving #sobriety #wedorecover

Brandon Novak was discovered by Tony Hawk and was a pro skateboarder by the time he was 14 years old; filming commercials with Michael Jordan and traveling all over the world to compete. But soon, alcohol and heroin became his number one priority, and eventually, fame and stardom couldn't keep him afloat anymore. After crashing through the bottom after bottom, Brandon received the gift of sobriety seven years ago, and to say he carries the message is an understatement. https://brandonnovak.com https://brandonnovak.com/novaks-house Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Brandon Novak was a skateboard prodigy. He was discovered by Tony Hawk at a young age and was able to travel the world as a professional skateboarder. Eventually, Brandon also rose to fame as an MTV celebrity. Although he appeared to have it all, behind the scenes, Brandon Novak's life was falling apart from heroin addiction. After more than 25 years of addiction, Brandon was finally able to get clean. He is now sharing his recovery story and helping others find sobriety as well. Even though he enjoyed the heights of success as a champion skateboarder, movie & television personality, and stuntman, Brandon Novak struggled with alcoholism and addiction since he was a teenager. His heroin addiction eventually left him friendless and homeless. After many attempts to put his substance abuse behind him, Brandon was finally able to break free from the grip of his addiction in 2015. Since getting sober, Brandon Novak has been sharing his story to help others do the same. He travels the country for Banyan Treatment Centers as both a recovery advocate doing public speaking events as well as an interventionist staging private meetings. You can also read more about Brandon's journey to sobriety in his books. Brandon's testimonial is a powerful mission statement for his commitment to the recovery community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you Tim Lodgen for joining the Sober is Dope podcast community. This episode covers various topics from depression, mental health issues, suicide attempts, and addiction. Follow Tim Lodgen on Instgram at ( https://www.instagram.com/tlodgen/ ) Sober is Dope is a safe place for addicts, the sober curious, and anyone dealing with addiction, depression, sadness, loss, and pain. We do not judge and all are welcome. Find free prayers, tips, strategies, and motivation that can help transform your life. I am POP Buchanan. Thank you for joining our family. SOBERISDOPE.COM Tim Lodgen grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, where he signed a skateboard contract that had him riding with Bucky Lasek and Brandon Novak. Playing sports kept him away from drugs and alcohol until he enlisted in the Marine Corps as a Senior in High School. He thought he'd let off some steam before he had to enter the highly regimented life of a soldier, and during that time, he did every drug he could get his hands on. Soon he was deployed to Somalia, where massive amounts of alcohol took the place of the drugs. When he finally returned home, he was happy to be out of the military but quickly fell into a deep depression that had him sitting with a gun in his lap and thinking about suicide. He finally admitted his depression and was diagnosed with Bi-Polar disorder. Still, without ever admitting to his drug and alcohol use, he spent the next 20 years with incorrect doses that did little for his mental health. Tim then began a career as an MMA fighter. An eventual injury led him to introduce opiates into his use, which sent his addiction to another level and caused a second suicide attempt. He finally found help 27 years into his addiction after his wife discovered him preparing to take his own life. He has since become the healthiest version of himself, even coming in 3rd place in a Muscle and Fitness bodybuilding contest. Tim now uses his platform to help others by telling his story, working with the homeless, and offering addiction and health advice through his Instagram account. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/soberisdope/message

This week on Dopey! In the brand new yule tide special we are joined by a cavalcade of Dopes! Brandon Novak tells a crazy Christmas story! Loz from Brutal Recovery talks about recovery in Scotland! Dr. Drew talks about the holidays in treatment! B. Getz talks about Christmas in the ganja farm! Plus Dopes from all over the world! And my Dad on that old timey ,chestnut roasting, Tourrette syndrome having, weed groing brand new episode of that good ol' Dopey Show!    More about Dopey: Dopey Podcast is the world's greatest podcast on drugs, addiction and dumb shit. Chris and I were two IV heroin addicts who loved to talk about all the coke we smoked, snorted and shot, all the pills we ate, smoked, all the weed we smoked and ate, all the booze we consumed and all the consequences we suffered. After making the show for 2 and a half years, Chris tragically relapsed and died from a fentanyl overdose. Dopey continued on, at first to mourn the horrible loss of Chris, but then to continue our mission - which was at its core, to keep addicts and alcoholics company. Whether to laugh at our time in rehab, or cry at the worst missteps we made, Dopey tells the truth about drugs, addiction and recovery. We continually mine the universe for stories rife with debauchery and highlight serious drug taking and alcoholism. We also examine different paths toward addiction recovery. We shine a light on harm reduction and medication assisted treatment. We talk with celebrities and nobodies and stockpile stories to be the greatest one stop shop podcast on all things drugs, addiction, recovery and comedy!    

Originally released on August 16, 2020Brandon Novak was a world-famous champion skateboarder. However, he was also in his first treatment center for addiction to heroin at age 17. Brandon went on to co-star in TV and movies in the MTV Jackass and Viva La BAM series. To his numerous fans, he seemed to have it all. He was getting paid to skate and hang out with his friends, but Brandon Novak's life was crumbling into several pieces off-screen. At age 35, after several years of being an addict, the once-rising celebrity burned out and ultimately hit rock bottom. He was now homeless, begging for money on the streets of Baltimore and living under a bridge. Brandon went to his thirteenth rehab for help with nothing left to lose. More than four years later, Brandon Novak is sober, living in Philadelphia, and has turned his life around. Brandon and Angela Kennecke met at the 2019 DEA 360 Los Angeles Opioid Awareness Youth Summit, where they spoke to 5,000 high school students, telling their individual stories. Along with speaking out about his addiction and recovery journey, Brandon has become a recovery advocate for Banyan Treatment Centers. He works with them to show others that recovery is possible and it is never too late. He has also become a Certified Intervention Professional to help people struggling to get their addicted loved ones into treatment.Support the showFor more episodes and to read Angela's blog, just go to our website, Emilyshope.charityWishing you faith, hope and courage! Podcast producers: Casey Wonnenberg & Anna Fey

Over 6 years sober, Jersey Jerry opens up and tells his story of past struggles with drug abuse with guests Maxx Crosby, Darren Waller, Brandon Novak, Mike The Situation, Josh Peck, and more. We'll be back next week with regular episodes. It was always Friend of Jerry.

This week on Dopey! Finally we got back to an in person DopeyCon! Featuring Chloe LaBranche, Erin Khar, Ray Brown, Brandon Novak, Andy Roy, Smiling Joe, Maia Szalavitz, Annie, Joe Schrank, MC Serch, Linda, my dad and tons of Dopey Nation fun!!!!  NOTE: Nick from Dark Side of the Spoon and Brian from Str8 Pepper Diet were at the event - and killed it - but since they had visual presentations they were not included in the audio version of the show.  More on Dopey: Dopey Podcast is the world's greatest podcast on drugs, addiction and dumb shit. Chris and I were two IV heroin addicts who loved to talk about all the coke we smoked, snorted and shot, all the pills we ate, smoked, all the weed we smoked and ate, all the booze we consumed and all the consequences we suffered. After making the show for 2 and a half years, Chris tragically relapsed and died from a fentanyl overdose. Dopey continued on, at first to mourn the horrible loss of Chris, but then to continue our mission - which was at its core, to keep addicts and alcoholics company. Whether to laugh at our time in rehab, or cry at the worst missteps we made, Dopey tells the truth about drugs, addiction and recovery. We continually mine the universe for stories rife with debauchery and highlight serious drug taking and alcoholism. We also examine different paths toward addiction recovery. We shine a light on harm reduction and medication assisted treatment. We talk with celebrities and nobodies and stockpile stories to be the greatest one stop shop podcast on all things drugs, addiction, recovery and comedy!

Tim Lodgen grew up in Baltimore Maryland where he signed a skateboard contract that had him riding with Bucky Lasek and Brandon Novak. Playing sports kept him away from drugs and alcohol until he enlisted in the Marine Corps as a Senior in High School. He thought he'd let off some steam before he had to enter the highly regimented life of a soldier and during that time he did every drug he could get his hands on.Soon he was then deployed to Somalia where massive amounts of alcohol took the place of the drugs. When he finally returned home he was happy to be out of the military but quickly fell into a deep depression that had him sitting with a gun in his lap and thinking about suicide.He finally admitted his depression and was diagnosed with Bi-Polar disorder, but without ever admitting to his drug and alcohol use, he spent the next 20 years with incorrect doses that did little for his mental health. Tim then began a career as an MMA fighter. An eventual injury led him to introduce opiates into his use that sent his addiction to another level and caused a second suicide attempt.He finally found help 27 years into his addiction after his wife discovered him preparing to take his own life. He has since become the healthiest version of himself, even coming in 3rd place in a Muscle and Fitness bodybuilding contest. Tim now uses his platform to help others through telling his story, working with the homeless and offering addiction and health advice through his Instagram account.Episode ResourcesRockstar Testimony Instagram | @Rockstar_testimonyConnect with TimInstagram |  @tlodgenConnect with The Courage to ChangePodcast Website |lionrock.life/couragetochangepodcastPodcast Instagram |@couragetochange_podcastYouTube |The Courage to Change PodcastTikTok |@ashleyloebblassingamePodcast Email |podcast@lionrock.lifePodcast Facebook |@thecouragetochangepodcast

On this week's episode of Friend of Jerry, Brandon Novak joins Jersey Jerry to talk about past struggles with alcohol and drug abuse, along with his incredible journey to seven years of Sobriety and his relationship with Bam Margera.

This week on Dopey! Brandon Novak is back in person for the first time and he lays down the dopey! Chronicling insane stories from his incredible memoir, The Streets of Baltimore. There is too much in this episode to ruin it in the description. Let's just say Brandon goes to hell and back and now he is out in the world helping addicts to recover. PLUS emails, voicemails and the time Novak snorted coke off of Bam Margera's dick. And much much more on his triumphant return to Dopey!