“I was equally disappointed as I was unsurprised” is a simple but profound way to describe the the experience of loving an addict.

@xaphan8581

Жыл бұрын

Band turning into that guy that all he talks about is how cool he was in high school. He is so fuckin ups eased with the past he doesn’t want to focus on anything else. He could literally turn it around at anytime and still be successful but he won’t

@royjonesjrjr6396

Жыл бұрын

Its sooo accurate...

@steveclark9934

Жыл бұрын

I hear people refer to others as an addict comes with a stigma that really diminishes the quality and worth of the person they were referring to and puts them in a box. Not saying it's right or wrong here just that it's unfortunate and seems too easy.

@josephmiles7418

Жыл бұрын

@@xaphan8581 exactly, it’s self sabotage, all his friends love him and his fans will accept him, he just has to forgive himself and stop the cycle of reaching out then feeling sorry for himself.

@wilhelmvg9978

Жыл бұрын

@@steveclark9934 i totally get where you're coming from but i think that comes from the stigma against addiction in general. until society changes their attitude towards substance-addicted persons, whatever word that becomes the norm will be stigmatized.

I saw Bam with Steve-O at his show in Bellingham a couple months ago. You can really tell that Steve-O wants nothing more than to see Bam succeed, get sober and better himself. And you could also see that Steve-O was just plain happy to be reunited with a long-time friend and to bring him along for the ride. It's hell to watch someone you care about so deeply circle the drain, knowing that all your efforts are exhausted.

@tombom-jk7vz

Жыл бұрын

We all know and have a friend like this, you gotta come to realize that you can't change them, they have to change for themselves, but sometimes that change usually happens with a near death experience or even death itself. So What can you do? Nothing and that's the sad part, you just gotta hope and pray they change for the better. Because it's not just an addiction, it's a disease!!!

@MrGundam0083

Жыл бұрын

but you dont take to a social media platform with this type of thing thats just fucking ignorant and fucking stupid because that shit can ruin people and the internet shit is forever no matter how long it was up pretty foul better ways to handle that....people slip in recovery dont blast it on Instagram smh

@SeniorTurner

Жыл бұрын

Can’t help people that don’t want it deep down

@brandonweeks

Жыл бұрын

@@SeniorTurner some men get wounds on the inside and refuse to grieve properly so they cope with substance abuse

@mighty690am

Жыл бұрын

You can only do so much for an addict. But then comes a time to cut them loose for your own well bieng.

You can’t help those that don’t want to be helped, you are a good friend Steve.

@dr.butttoot9512

Жыл бұрын

Facts I'm sober 5 yrs quit everything cold turkey but I wanted to end it only reason it happened

@scottiedoesntknow9897

Жыл бұрын

Good friends don't drag their shit in public like this constantly.He just wants views for his Pod by talking about it almost every week.

@nfg9461

Жыл бұрын

So don't exploit them

@nfg9461

Жыл бұрын

​@@scottiedoesntknow9897thank you

@rone6758

Жыл бұрын

Who tf doesnt want to be helped thats some made up stuff

Steve-O talking about a Trust for Bam's son, show HOW much he has grown as a person and how intelligent he is.... keep up the good work Steve

@Ollyburl1ngo

Жыл бұрын

This guy is fucking beautiful. What a transformation from what I originally became attached to. Similar ages, you and me. Still teaching us.

@jeffbrownstain

Жыл бұрын

@@Ollyburl1ngo No, Steve-O is living proof that we live in the absolute weirdest timeline. The way this man went from burnout to inspiration is truly worth its place in the history books.

@Ollyburl1ngo

Жыл бұрын

Ok then 👍

@jeffbrownstain

Жыл бұрын

@@Ollyburl1ngo You know, if you have nothing to say, you can simply not speak. It makes you look far less like an arrogant asshole 🤔

@topspot4834

Жыл бұрын

I never would've guessed Steve developed into the man he is today ... A lot of us have struggled with addiction, and we all know someone who partied in college and never stopped. When you're in your 20s it's all well and good, but in your 40s, when you have a kid? For me I luckily found a healthy (albeit dangerous) replacement in downhill mountain biking, and I wouldn't be typing this if I hadn't gotten into it. I think that's something missing in Bam's life, and he's too old for skateboarding, so he needs something to be passionate about again. And people who haven't been in his shoes can't comprehend how getting clean for his son isn't motivation enough, but that's usually not how it works. For me, I had to get some kind of rush to get my adrenaline pumping. Chemically, I needed to replace the serotonin and endorphins, and luckily that did the trick ... I hope Bam finds something for him, that gets him out of bed in the morning and gives him that rush he's obviously missing.

Bam is the result of no one ever saying no to him, especially when the money started flowing.

@ichugbacardi151

Жыл бұрын

Why would you when everyone was getting money ya know kinda hard to see

@jaimedelgado7529

Жыл бұрын

Never liked him tbh. Always thought of him as a spoilt brat. He spent his life proving me right.

@Matt_Wilson01

Жыл бұрын

Yep since viva la bam he only had yes men around him and once they spoke up they were removed from his life, there’s a reason the OG cky crew aren’t friends with him anymore

@ParallelNewsNetwork

Жыл бұрын

@@jaimedelgado7529 you really showed him

@Freud_Mayweather

Жыл бұрын

He's waiting to get a call giving him a bonus for all the headlines he made, which is sadly how things used to actually work for him.

How thoughtful creating a trust for Bam’s son.

@diddyfaplord

Жыл бұрын

@Muscleman8562 lol

@tiredofit4761

Жыл бұрын

Sad that Bam wasn’t as responsive

@jflack6

Жыл бұрын

he’s thinking of doing that.

@pamelaismyname

Жыл бұрын

Hahah yeah

@HughWoo

Жыл бұрын

@Muscleman8562 nah dude, step your shit up. Gross

Some people have to help themselves. Steveo you always do a great job at being raw, honest and fair. That’s why I (and probably everybody) loves tuning in 👍

@Inertia888

Жыл бұрын

Everyone. There is no human being that can live a better life, on someone else's work.

Been fighting addiction for 30 years and it has been sad watching Bam the past few months especially. Whether it was the studios fault for trying to keep him clean, or this rehab being unfair, or Johnny Knoxville did this to me etc etc. It was like watching myself in the mirror because it was always everyone's else's fault but you're own!! Until he stops thinking that the world isn't being fair to him and trying to sabotage him he won't be sober in life Edit: I'm glad to see this getting read by so many people. Had to watch my Mom pull the plug on my brother a few years back because he lost his battle with addiction to alcohol and died at 39 yrs old. Hopefully some of these comments will plant that seed in someone's mind and they'll decide to get help

@christopherweise438

Жыл бұрын

You can't help somebody who won't help themselves. I speak from experience. Until I wanted to finally change nobody's efforts could get me to make it truly happen.

@WKRP187

Жыл бұрын

@@christopherweise438 Agree! I'm not sure about you're experience but the more people would tell me that I had a problem the more my inner "go fuck yourself" attitude came out and it would actually make things worse when friends and family would try to intervene.

@christopherweise438

Жыл бұрын

@@WKRP187 - Exactly. I'd quit for about a month or so just to get them off my back and to shut them up. Not until the one morning i came to and hated myself did i make the effort to get better.

@Freud_Mayweather

Жыл бұрын

I'm an addict myself and I totally hear where you're coming from, but bams situation doesn't make a lot of sense at all. So he's drinking, and he's taking Clonazepam and Adderall, both prescribed by a doctor, the whole time he's in rehab. The entire two years, he drank maybe 2 or 3 times, when a family member like his own mother or friend drove him to a bar and allowed him to. The thing that the jackass people were on his ass about, and firing him for were the prescribed meds though, not even the drinking. He goes to these rehabs and just gets fed the same medication, so these fake friends and jackass losers get to throw him out and take advantage of him every time he takes a pill that he's supposed to actually take. Dude needs to go get clean on his own and stay away from all of these losers but he's not even smart enough to put all this together on his own

@theLongPigChef

Жыл бұрын

Man I feel the same. I been sober a long time now, but getting here was a rough time, where everyone else was trying to ruin me and everyone else was the reason I had to get f*cked up... I hope he figures it out sooner than it took me.

Bam’s actions are what’s destroying his life. Not anyone commenting on it.

@jeepernj99

Жыл бұрын

Exactly that’s the truth

@Freud_Mayweather

Жыл бұрын

Who was blaming us?

@blvdes

Жыл бұрын

@@Freud_Mayweather bam

@Freud_Mayweather

Жыл бұрын

@@blvdes who, bam or the idiot up top here

@steveanders3086

Жыл бұрын

The whole worlds f ed up who cares about celebrities getting loaded

No one can ever say that Steve-o isn’t a good friend. Wanting to set up Phoenix with a fund is beyond selfless and you really are the friend Bam needs even if he may never see that.

@briandstephmoore4910

Жыл бұрын

Steve Care's more about bams son then bam does

@zippymufo9765

Жыл бұрын

Bam must be broke

@cassbenelliegardens

Жыл бұрын

@@briandstephmoore4910 I just think Bam doesn’t know how to properly care about anyone or anything. He refuses to do the work and will always be the victim of his own stories

@michaelbasile6388

Жыл бұрын

​@@cassbenelliegardens take a walk outside....then go to bed kook😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

@dash-x

Жыл бұрын

I think it’s really heartwarming and honestly as he gets older and grows up, I’m certain he has a fantastic group of rad uncles who are invested in his well-being and there for him. I still hope Bam will get better and never stop trying at least, but growing up with a sick parent can be hard and definitely confusing❤ SteveO is a lovely human and it’s encouraging to see all the positive he’s given back in recent years. ✨🫶🏻✨ #JackassStrong

Unfortunately, you can only do so much for someone that is fighting off some serious demons! Great job Steve of trying to help out a close friend! I hope Bam can finally beat his addiction issues soon! ❤

The amount of love shown towards Bam by the Jackass crew, and Steve-o specifically is so inspiring and bittersweet. It was truly one of the reasons Jackass became a phenomenon. There were plenty of highs and lows, but it truly seemed like the entire group, cast and production, genuinely cared for each other. To watch Bam struggle so much is heartbreaking; I think we would all love to see him get well and reunite with the Jackass crew and move forward in a positive way. Addiction is a terrible disease, but one can only conqueror it with self-motivation and support. One must want to get well in order to get well. It is not an easy or short road. I hope you guys can help him even more than you already have!

@llla4091

Жыл бұрын

Not a disease

@derpaderpaderpader

Жыл бұрын

@@llla4091 huh? Addiction is MOST CERTAINLY a disease. Go read a book.

@llla4091

Жыл бұрын

@derpaderpaderpader go to the cancer ward tell them you got a disease. Maybe your referring to mental disease, which most of America has

@llla4091

Жыл бұрын

@@derpaderpaderpader like I said. Go tell that to someone with cancer or crohns or MS. Go tell it to a kid suffering from epilepsy bruh

@yourfuture5756

11 ай бұрын

Well they also ALL owe him for all of their success. 100%. There isn’t a person on the Earth that would know any of their names without bam Margera’s genius, hard work when it mattered, talent and imagination - - which none of the others really have… And friendship above all else. Steve 0 throws him under the bus over and over again while saying he loves him. Steve big zero

You didn’t do anything wrong mate. He is in a bad loop of never taking accountability and having people who feed off him. You did him solid.

@Freud_Mayweather

Жыл бұрын

I can't stand Steveo and I pretty much thought he was a phony friend to bam, one of his many loved ones trying to f his life up from the inside but he totally deserved that Instagram post, doing what he did instead of being grateful for the opportunity that was gifted to him and having his son with him finally.

@jtwjtw1996

Жыл бұрын

​@@Freud_Mayweather why are you here if you can't stand him?

@Andrew-vw5vb

Жыл бұрын

Yeah and he could have just called him. There are other methods than a public platform like that. He wasn't missing. Not sure why millions of people need to see it? If you see him are you going to run up and say stop doing drugs. Probably not because that's insane.

@ramonbriones4487

Жыл бұрын

He acted like he's his savior. Like a God complex and who is he to talk about his son and make a trust for him?

@Litfilmz

Жыл бұрын

@@Freud_Mayweather how tf has steveO ever tried to ruin bams life? Everyone else has pretty much got their shit together other than bam. It sucks because viva la bam was one of my favorite shows, but if Dunn was here he would disagree with you. SteveO is the best friend bam has rn in this world

Crazy how Steve O was such a wild guy, and now he's probably the most mature, responsible and seemingly, genuinely just an all around great guy

@sarzbeth

Жыл бұрын

I think he's been sober the longest

@lozza821

Жыл бұрын

it’s not that easy for bam, he suffered from other issues away from addiction such as bulimia and bipolar…

@kerrysrarities

Жыл бұрын

He still gets pissed off at people easily because his drug use affected his brain so bad he is now easily angry. He has anger issues

@donmeyers2631

Жыл бұрын

No doubt. He came out of that group the voice of reason. Thats crazy when you think about how they all were in their prime years

@AveSicarius

Жыл бұрын

@@kerrysrarities I mean it's probably not the drug use, it's the absence of drug's. It's very, very easy to be irritable when you are sober, even if it's years long.

Steveo...I went through this with my dad. After years of my dad supporting me during my addiction I found myself supporting myself during his. I felt so helpess as I imagine my dad did for me. I'm thinking of you and praying for you and Bam. It's gonna be okay.

@rotininoodles6941

Жыл бұрын

the thing i love about Steveo is that he knows how it feels. he knows how hard it is first hand all because he’s been there too. Bam has an amazing person in his corner who’s doing nothing but rooting for him. if i were Bam or even had someone like that in my life for that matter, i would do anything to make them proud of me. it sucks seeing how Bam isn’t trying. it seems like he’ll stay away from alcohol for a short period, and then he’ll start drinking again. that repeats literal years now. it’s so upsetting to me :/

@ireallydontknow8616

Жыл бұрын

@rotininoodles69 I get it. When you're an addict unfortunately you aren't really trying to make people proud. I hope Bam comes around one day, I'm sure Steveo will be there no matter

Dude you’re a Saint! To think of the the child involved and opening a trust for him is heartwarming. You’re truly a good dude with a huge heart!

@Freud_Mayweather

Жыл бұрын

💩 this is what your comment really means

@lilith8334

Жыл бұрын

@@Freud_Mayweather That’s a terrible attitude to have towards a comment from a woman that you don’t know. Very classy and respectful! Thank you and have a wonderful day🙂.

@Freud_Mayweather

Жыл бұрын

@@lilith8334 I apologize, that was very rude.

@lilith8334

Жыл бұрын

@@Freud_Mayweather Thank you.. I appreciate you’re apology very much! Again have a wonderful day!

This is such a bummer to hear about. I will always root for Bam but as a 10 year sober man myself, I understand helping our closest friends and seeing them continue to self destruct. But you didn’t do anything wrong bro. Keep being you and Bam will figure it out, or unfortunately we know the inevitable alternative. But you guys love each other this will pass.

@sadhu7191

Жыл бұрын

Idk it sounds normal. Lots have drug proble.s later in life. Suing jackals is kinda cool like a prank it's all good friends trying

@rabajdajr3001

Жыл бұрын

This is what I want to say, also good comments man at least you guys are still supportive. What I want to say to Steve o is wtf man. I started listening to this clip thinking man Steve o is being honest and open about his bam situation. But ultimately he starts to reaffirm this sort of negative outlook/confirming bams problems. Which is bams personal issues, not click bait or drama you want to spin Steve o. Really dude, enough. I can tell that you do care for your friend, but at the same exact time I feel you are purposely putting him in his place and exposing him more and more. Also putting out into the universe that he's dying is not a good thing in anyway. You say your sorry and take it down but then make a whole diatribe about it on this show. What is that? Supposedly your friends but you want to make sure you're acting PC on public about this. Just seems fraudulent and phony. We get it your worried and bam needs to stick to the program..but at this point you're just smearing his name as though he's a lost cause and trouble maker. When you yourself were way worse for decades and he only supported you never judged you. Yet you are so quick to come at him over his beef with Knoxville and Tremaine, all over the business, you side with the money as usual. You all do. Bam started half of this whole jackass franchise yet you think you guys own it and his legacy as well. Knock it off man, your half supporting him and half talking ish. Bam will work it out, and you need to focus on whatever it is you do. Go tell some bland jokes or whatever your doing. Go give Tremaine a lap dance or something. Knock it off thats that bud

@lesleyd2448

Жыл бұрын

💯💯

@Shifter22

Жыл бұрын

​@@rabajdajr3001 I disagree with almost all of the things you just said. 😄. That's all.

@SD-oi9gr

Жыл бұрын

Bravo with a decade!

It’s all still a joke to Bam and he’s the only one laughing. Some people never change, especially the older they get. It’s pretty predictable at this point

@josephtafur

Жыл бұрын

Exactly

@hardanalljr.3138

Жыл бұрын

His neuropathy is like a deep trench , hard to get out off easier to continue walking down it then to climb out

@crybaby3710

Жыл бұрын

what is a joke to him? his life? his alcoholism that has put him in the hospital? I'm pretty sure his drinking stopped being fun or funny to him years ago people don't continue with their disease when they're 50 for funzies

@rickymyers3103

Жыл бұрын

People can change!! I've seen it!!!!!

@Freud_Mayweather

Жыл бұрын

@@rickymyers3103 some people can. Very, very difficult and rare for a raging narcissist to do so though especially when they can't even admit fault to begin with.

Having addicts in the family watching the podcast with him, you could tell that it was a matter of time and that Steve-o knew it. I wish him the best. The story of steve-o's recovery is something that constantly inspires me. The battle never ends, stay strong brother.

Makes me so sad to see him continuing to slide. I feel like losing Ryan broke him, which just breaks my heart. I feel for you Steve, it's so hard to watch a friend do this.

@omnicul

Жыл бұрын

Losing Ryan is only a small portion now of the big problem. He’s still alive, with an alcohol problem, which he needs to gain control over.

@kellyinCT09

Жыл бұрын

@@omnicul That's quite evident from his continued actions. The worst part is that it hurts his child when it all comes down to it.

@Yuukire

Жыл бұрын

Ryan's death 100% broke him, he has said it enough, but I think it made him realize that he's not invincible and that just made him freak out more, which made him spiral so he wouldn't think about any of it. I'm a recovering addict and we are all running away from something.

@jay1843

Жыл бұрын

With all due respect to all parties involved…. How LONG AGO was that? There comes a time when you got to let the dead be dead, and let them Rest In Peace… all you can do is honor their memory by continuing to push forward and succeed.

@kellyinCT09

Жыл бұрын

@Jay That's what a mentally well and somewhat healed person would do, neither of which is Bam. Who knows what went on before his death between the two of them, what guilt he may have? It's sad and especially for his kid.

You gotta tell people how it is sometimes, no regrets, you're awesome Steve-O

Your strength and resilience is so admirable. As a child of alcoholic parents, I commend you for getting sober, and doing the work to maintain it. It’s so wonderful to watch the inspiration you are for others.

"You can only lead a Horse to water"

I feel so sad for Nikki who was so excited about finally reuniting with Bam, herself and their son!

Bam will never change until people stop giving him the attention he's seeking, these binges and bailouts are his routine now.

@jeepernj99

Жыл бұрын

We’ll said Shawn

@r.towers4374

Жыл бұрын

Yes, well said. All his peers should realize that he's a great...NOTHING.

I would take advice from you more than anyone else, you are the prime example of how to better yourself and if bam doesn't want to get better, he won't.

As a fan of you both, I can't describe how frustrating it is when one moment he seems to be turning things around and then suddenly all progress seems lost. As frustrating as that is for us fans, it must be 100 times more frustrating to you as his friend. I'm not saying anything that you don't already know, but it starts and ends with him but at least you can say that you tried. Just one time I'd love to hear Bam say "I have an addiction problem" and "It's my fault". Two things I don't recall ever hearing him say. Hopefully he will before its too late.

@yankees29

Жыл бұрын

Yep that’s Ban’s main issue. He still doesn’t grasp the fact that he’s powerless against drugs and alcohol and unless he stops doing everything he will never stop.

They really are brothers. They’ve been thru so much together and steevo just wants his bro to get better and play again like old times only healthy. I hope they all work it out and can start a new chapter together. They all seem so caring and understanding toward someone they really care about for real and it’s nice to see genuine love and care between bros. You can only do so much when someone isn’t ready to get better.

Alcohol is one of the hardest things to kick. You are a solid friend who wont bs him. Cant lead a horse to water and make it drink, but having positive supportive friends helps.

Imagine having a solid friend like Steve O and wasting it.

@21redsox21

Жыл бұрын

Not only solid, but he’s literally been in the exact situation you’re currently in and beat it BECAUSE of people doing what Stevo is doing rn

@Pt0wN973b0iI

Жыл бұрын

Addiction. Unless you been through it. You will never know/understand.

@FleetwoodCaddy59

Жыл бұрын

@@Pt0wN973b0iI sad but so true

@marsoblivi0n945

Жыл бұрын

@@Pt0wN973b0iI never was a spoiled brat or acted like most people doing using addiction for an excuse for terrible selfish bratty behaviors. Some people can do it with style.

@Pt0wN973b0iI

Жыл бұрын

@@marsoblivi0n945 Pardon? Can you explain, what you are saying better..

It is so crazy how Steve was the craziest one out of all of them but Steve turned out to be so wise and humble and loving dude.

Steve-o is such a good friend everyone needs a friend like him

@tiredofit4761

Жыл бұрын

Yes! When I watched videos of them back in the day and hearing of Steve doing crazy stuff I never thought he would be the beacon of sobriety in their group! Im so happy and proud of him! He speaks the truth and he knows the depth of drugs and alcohol. So proud of what he has accomplished

Steve O is a miracle. Drug addiction is something few people survive the way Steve-O has. Bams maturity is observably stunted, I have hope…but I know what i see. I don’t know the age of his child, but I know for me, it took me till a week before my daughters 4th birthday. I was raised well by good family and there wasn’t no way I was going to let my daughter see me the way I was. She has no memory of what a idiot loser I was, but I have all the regret in the world not getting sober sooner. I watch videos of my daughter at age 1-3 and cry because I didn’t appreciate the preciousness at the time. I also changed to save my marriage, unfortunately I did so much damage in the 5 years of marriage my marriage dissolved a few years later. Sober people really can’t understand the compulsive selfishness of an addict, I don’t blame her mother I still have love for her and she’s a great mother and gave me the one person that likely saved my life. I hope Bam can figure it out, but slip ups will likely be apart of the process and chastising and expressing frustration usually doesn’t help sick people. Addicts need love and encouragement as counter intuitive as it sounds, especially those that really don’t want to be an addict. there’s no off switch…

@its.ya.girl.gabbie

Жыл бұрын

Congrats on your sobriety! I know it's hard to not beat yourself up but give yourself a fucking pat on the back because you got clean and your making it up to your daughter by being a sober and present father now. Not many people can do that so thought you deserved some recognition 👌🏼

@rebekahlikesmusic2723

Жыл бұрын

Well said. And God bless 🙏

I'm sorry but this is on Bam. You gave Bam a chance to move forward and to get a leg up on the next phase of his life with his family. But with Bam he made the choice not to follow through.

@777Revolutionary

Жыл бұрын

Phase

@rccola200

Жыл бұрын

@@777Revolutionary braise

@quiksix25

Жыл бұрын

Bam not even close to being ready to get right- can't be in his son's life like that

@iinvaderrand

Жыл бұрын

@@rccola200 glaze

@iinvaderrand

Жыл бұрын

@@777Revolutionary fixed. Thanks

I appreciate that Scott took the time and nudged Steve-O to also speak about how awesome bam can be and how cool of a story he has to tell... An addict with unlimited resources only has 1 chance at survival and its the people around them that dont give up that make it possible.

@tonydiesel3444

Жыл бұрын

Thats Ryan dun

@yankees29

Жыл бұрын

If I had unlimited resources I would have died years ago. Thank god my family always stuck by me.

You’re a good friend man, you can’t help someone unless they want to help themselves. He knows you’re in his corner and the help is there if and when he wants to take it. I pray he does. You’ve done nothing wrong, keep your head up man. I’m 19days sober today, keep shining and keep inspiring 🙏🏼 showing up for him, reaching out, checking in, having him on the podcast, the tour, the idea to set up a trust fund for his boy.. stuck by him no matter what. Steve-o is a class act.

This makes me really sad man. I was so proud when I saw Bam on the show talking about his recovery. Steve-O you’re a great friend. I’m really disappointed that one of my hero’s growing up may be too far gone…

Who would of thought Steve-o would be where he is today? Wow congrats bro. If you can get it together there is hope for us all.

I was at that tour in Santa Rosa. It was real heartwarming. It was too good to be true. He went back to himself. Bless that man, I hope he finds himself

Having worked as a BHT in rehabs for 7 years, Bam listens to you because you’re one of us…. We usually tend to trust people with the same disease as us more than others and their words carry a little more weight… I hope Bam finds peace…

It may sound funny to those who don’t get it, but everyone needs a friend like Steve-O in their lives.

Steve-O, you're a good friend. Bam is lucky to have you and I hope you two can reunite in a positive light again soon.

I really wish I had a friend like Steve O in my life.

@CrimeSchool138

Жыл бұрын

How could you listen to that voice for more than 20 min at a time.

@IBELIEVEINDEADGIRLSUPREMACYx

Жыл бұрын

@@CrimeSchool138 😂😂

Its amazing how much steve-o has grown , i would never of thought this man who was once so out of control at one point would become someone i admire xx As for bam my heart does break for him but i do see him getting to the point were nobody wants to help anymor because hes burnt all his bridges, bam people love you get help! you dont want you're kid growing up without a father wishing to god he was still with him x

He’s living in the past. Wants to keep the best times of his life alive, but that’s the past and he needs to realize living in the past affects his present and future you are seeing it happen. It’s ok to grow up Bam, you can still do great things. We want that for you, gotta let the partying shit go man do it for your son he needs you. He wants to tell people how cool his dad is. Hope he figures it out I’ve been a huge fan since I was a teenager and I’m 32 now.

I love you brother. Been a big fan since 2000! Seeing you get sober gave me the will to get clean myself. I have 9 years clean this May (God willing) You have an INCREDIBLE testimony dude. I look up to you so much. I keep Bam in my prayers as well. You know, as well as I, that until he hits ROCK BOTTOM, he ain't gonna stop unfortunately. Rock bottom is different for everybody. I hope and pray his rock bottom isn't death. Keep on keeping on brother! Hell yeah dude!!

@Freud_Mayweather

Жыл бұрын

Hey bro you need some scope?

@nicholas.alan85

Жыл бұрын

@@Freud_Mayweather scope?

I really needed to see this man. If bam may not be helping himself with his actions, he's helping me see patterns in myself that are holding me back from really recovering and getting to a balance.

You are a truly amazing person. Thank you so much for being so authentic and selfless. It's got me in tears, that you're setting up a trust fund for his son.

Tough love is needed sometimes Bro. You didn't nothing to regret. Bam needs that kind of love at this point

I wanna root for Bam I really do. I struggle with my own demons and fully acknowledge I’m a different person when I drink. We drink because we’re alcoholics, there is no other excuse. I see a lot of myself in Bam, it’s inspiringly sad. But I LOVED watching him trying to get back on the board and landing shit I wish I could have done on my best day. I miss you Bam, come back to us brother…

@gwiz592

Жыл бұрын

Couldn't have put it better myself

STEVO ,SCOTT, AND PAUL, You three are doing great, Stevo your journey touches and helps so many, Your true emotions showed for bam and care, sad as followers to see his path he chooses.but kudos to you three on being open and vulnerable about addiction with others

Stevo.. you’re journey becoming who you are today is so incredibly. I highly respect the changes and growth you made since the early Jackass days. You’re damn good brother to bam. Your patience is insane.

Bams always acted like a spoiled brat

@brianwalkosz9567

Жыл бұрын

Because he's ALWAYS been one

@lyricahm3370

Жыл бұрын

@@brianwalkosz9567 yeah this is why as a parent you have to parent, Bam's parents were so focused on being his friend even when he was a kid they never taught him anything...sure they were very supportive and thats great but there comes a time when that support is just enabling behavior

@dulcebelluminexpertis4147

Жыл бұрын

@@lyricahm3370 100%. And he is obviously responsible for himself but being raised a certain way is the hardest thing to break. I also can empathize with his folks a bit though, imagine all that money from TV back in the day, it might make you question wether you are judging your problematic child correctly when he is being paid millions and being adored for his actions by the whole world.

@omgwtfbbq2011

Жыл бұрын

@@lyricahm3370 yeah they should of just thrown furniture at him like mine did

@islandmank

Жыл бұрын

@@lyricahm3370 Travis Barker's Dad was supportive too, but he also knew when to put a foot up his ass. That's the difference!

Steve-o genuinely cares about Bam. Now Bam just needs to care about Bam, so he can receive the love being offered to him & show the same to others.

Steve-O is a fucking FRIEND. Plain and simple. He takes the pressure of commenting of something publicly, and throws it out the window. He says what needs to be said.

It’s great that you are cool with bam and also real with him… that’s a true friend right there ❤ it’s not his fault that he can’t get clean… it can be a lifelong battle for some and some are so lucky to get it and stay sober

Bam has made it crystal clear that he doesn't want to get sober

It just breaks my heart that Bam is in so much pain and has continued to push away the people who love him because of his self-destructive behaviors and addiction. But I have also been really glad that Steve-O has been able to remain in a position where Bam can reach out to him when he needs/wants to because he absolutely will need that lifeline when he hopefully is ready to get pulled back from the edge. I just hope he does it before it’s too late.

It's so sad what he went through but it's even more sad to be his close friend and have to watch it up close. Steve-O I wished I had such a good friend in my live that would help me to through bad times 🙏🏼

I started crying listening to this. Get well BAM! Love you SteveO!

Steve-O you’re an amazing friend. I’m so sorry for all of this. I watched my dad self destruct I know what a helpless hopeless feeling it is. I L🖤VE you 🤘

Man, we all hope Bam is ok. He's too talented for this. Ryan wouldn't want to see him like that. ✌️

@RagingUtai

Жыл бұрын

I thought he passed away last year

@schonsinn

Жыл бұрын

​@@RagingUtai like 10+ years ago

@CannibalOX99

Жыл бұрын

@@RagingUtai where the fuck you been 😅

@RagingUtai

Жыл бұрын

@@CannibalOX99 loll

I got 15 months clean from drugs and alcohol in a couple days. It's inspiring to see your success and the way your life his improved since getting clean. My life has changed dramatically and my success has increased leaps and bounds. I have all the respect in the world for you. I hope Bam gets clean. He needs it. He's just gotta want it.

I really hope Bam gets out of this.. addiction is really rough but if he works on healing I think he could get through this. That's all up to him though and often when you're in addiction its so hard to see any light or hope. Thank you Steve-O for being there for him.

Come on Bam... we're all rooting for you... you can get thru this

@CannibalOX99

Жыл бұрын

I'm not lol. Dude just doesn't wanna get better

@anonymous-wk1nr

Жыл бұрын

@@CannibalOX99 addictions not that simple. Most people like bam feel so hopeless and trapped in their lives they are essentially on a long drawn out suicide attempt. Spiralling out of control because they feel their life is hopeless. It’s not fun. Addiction stops being fun and a party fast.

The thing about Steve-O is that he knows what he is talking about, he not only saw Bam's downward spiral as his friend, he had to go through this himself. Steve hit his rock bottom and realized he needed to change. The difference is, Steve didnt have a kid. Who knows what is Bam's rock bottom, and we shouldnt wait for him to hit it. He has a kid that has to grow up, at least do it for them.

Steve-o , I know from many close family members I have lost , & still around, when someone does NOT want the help, there’s a point you just have to step away, sadly not talk about that person, let it go, because when that person wants help they will go, do it, or follow through working on rehabilitate themselves. It’s truly one of the most hurtful & hardest feelings to feel & live, knowing it’s best for you to keep your distance & wish the best. Never knowing if the phone call is going to be the heartbreaking news, I will keep Bam & anyone struggling w/ addiction .

Use Brandon Novak got sober, Steve-O got sober, Knoxville is still walking. Even Artie Lange got sober. Everyone around him (sorta) is getting their lives together why can't Bam! 😔

He was probably so pissed when you offered to put the money in a trust for his son, and that's sad. Who wouldn't want something great for their kid?

@makaveli087

Жыл бұрын

BAMs worth like $25M+ ($45M+ estimated at his height) & hasn't "worked" in like 10 years. You're out of your mind if you think his finances aren't in order. If he "scoffed" at Steve-O's "YeahDude Make a Trust for the little dude, bro!" - So would anyone with half a brain. Steve-O is a fox in the henhouse & BAM's owned the entire farm for 30 Years. He knows better.

Dude, you've gotta be the coolest crazy son of a b!tch out there. It sucks that things happened the way they did. I wish nothing but the best for Bam and his family.

I love Steve-o man. He is telling the real struggle soooo many of us normal folk bear witness to. He is so honest about everything its real apparent he he lightyears above where Bam is at. A part of me wants to reach out, like he is someone i know. And tell him the fact that you care sooo much for your bro shares how big your heart is. People with big hearts are the most vulnerable. So while you can try and help Bam as much as you can while protecting yourself. You are what so many people are looking up to. Going through real life struggle and being open and so entangled with real life. Protect yourself STEVE O!!! But maybe you are the one who can help him. Just the world would be devastated to see you go down the role again. Be the end of so many dreams, Much love from an unkown Drew. Drew

Watching a close friend struggle with addiction while you're leveling up & reaching for better health is a truly heartbreaking experience. I pray they both find a path to healing 🙏

Bam’s downhill spiral all started when Dunn died. I understand the struggle all to well. I lost my dad at 12 years old in 2002. Got into drugs in my teens, started shooting heroin and smoking crack, finally got clean for years. Then my best friend died of an overdose, another best friend died few years later. I started drinking myself to death. Got sober again for a year and then my mom died this past October. Started drinking again, im struggling. Im not as bad as I was before but i know if I don’t cut the cancer out I’ll end up dead. It is a difficult climb out of a deep hole I’ve dug myself.

@RraMakutsi

Жыл бұрын

Have you considered asking the mushroom spirit for guidance? I have gone through similar struggles, and found that when I asked the shrooms to consume all the parts of me that I didn't need... the guilt, the hate, the addictions, the sadness, the dark parts of me that were up to no good... I came out the other end a new man, with perspective, hope, and an inner calm and understanding that I could have never imagined. Ego death is a hell of a ride, but I highly advise most people to give it a go at least once or twice. Much love and light to you on this wild journey my friend! 🍄

@zippymufo9765

Жыл бұрын

Bam's downhill spiral started years before Dunn's death. That's a tired old cheap excuse at this point. Anytime someone says "Oh, Bam just can't get over Dunn" they might as well be taking a piss on Dunn's grave.

@Possiblechange

Жыл бұрын

@@RraMakutsi he doesn’t need to open his pineal gland with MORE DRUGS to be possessed by spirits that act like you’re their friend, until they drop you into the flames

@RraMakutsi

Жыл бұрын

@@Possiblechange Whike I appreciate all perspectives, and that you took a moment to reply, I think you have a fundamental misunderstanding of this topic, and the reasons why I make such a suggestion. I wish you much love and light on your journey through this wacky thing that we call life :-)

@ryanodowd2516

Жыл бұрын

@@RraMakutsi I am a deadhead, you can tell by my avatar lol. When I say sober I exclude the herb, and psychedelics. LSD and mushrooms 🍄 saved me from myself. Just hard for me to find these days. No Doctor or psychiatrist could ever do for me what those magical gifts have done.

Some words, once spoken, can't be taken back

I have a shit-ton of respect for you brother!!! Suffice it to say that you are also an empath.. It’s hard (&heart-breaking) loving and taking care of everyone you care about..all the time.. we love to see those folks that we love succeed and overcome whatever demons they have.. but we hurt when they let them back into their lives… your friends may not do it enough, but I know they love you and are thankful for you.

Dude posted a video talking about a comment that he deleted (so less people would see it, obviously). Now more people that honestly shouldn’t be that deep in someone else’s business get to bash Bam. Like spitting gas onto a fire with the intention of putting it out.

I go back and forth between being very sympathetic for Bam and pissed off at everyone trying to force him to get better or use dozens of tactics to "encourage" him to stay clean and healthy to understanding why they are doing it and I get mad at Bam for not realizing that he has amazing family and friends and ability to do anything he wants. It's a terribly sad situation and tragically sad for everyone involved. But the reason I feel like I do comes from two different reasons. One being that I've struggled with addiction almost my whole life but not because I wanted to get high or foolishly got addicted to drugs from using them but because I severely broke my back and pelvis when I was 15 while freestyle motocrossing before freestyle motocrossing was really a thing. Or at least to the point that it is now. I launched an old 80's model Yamaha 250 way further in the air than it ever should have been and it landed right on top of me pretty much breaking me in half. Felt exactly like what I imagine it feels like being struck by lightning. Anyways from that point on I was fed a steady stream of all kinds of opiate pain medications. I never wanted to get high or be high but being high was the only way I could remotely function and have any kind of quality of life. So I understand addiction and I understand the need to not hurt. And I get mad when people want a person to suffer in a body racked with pain so they can be "healthy" and live a longer life. But then here's the second part I had a friend who was the greatest person a person could be but he was a hardcore addict. He wouldn't steal a thing or lie or hurt anyone ever no matter what but he had to be high or intoxicated all the time. He was like my brother and I loved him so much. I tried hard to get him to get help and get his life together. He had amazing talent and was the greatest person to be around. One day I was told that he had ODed on heroin and had been dead for over 3 minutes but somehow they were able to bring him back. But he came back with massive brain damage and all his jet black hair turned white as note book paper. He couldn't walk or talk and had to live in a nursing home/rehabilitation home for a year and a half. He eventually learned to walk again and could talk but he was never the same again. He also destroyed his liver and because he was an addict in the state of Texas he wasn't allowed to be put on the organ donor list so the doctors gave him 5-7 years before he would ultimately die. He ate pain pills by the handful and the doctor pretty much gave him as many as he wanted. We would talk all the time about how he wished they had never brought him back. That he was at peace and it felt good to be dead. He said they woke him up just to let him live in hell and agony and with death hanging over his shoulder. I once asked him why he never tried to get well and never be like this and he told me that I needed to stop wondering why but just realize that for some people no matter what they have or can get in life life will never be right for them and it's ok. We all live and die no matter what we do or accomplish or anything else it's a certainty we can't escape. Some people just don't want to live. I hard a hard time trying understand that logic and I couldn't except it for the longest time but I fully understand it now. My friend ended up killing himself about a year later and I have yet to get over it fully. Even decades later. But I always remember his words for some people this life will never be right for them. Maybe it's the same for Bam. I don't know him personally so I can only guess. I hope he can beat this demon but if he can't then we should learn to except it and just hold on to the time we had with him.

The love is real...but so is the pain! What a loving conversation.

It’s so great to see Steve O all grown up and sober

You can’t take accountability for some else’s actions. Even with the best of intentions I’m glad you got to see phoenix, and had a good time with Bam and wish it wouldn’t have went so upside down because he’s (phoenix) the one I feel bad for. Bam has to want to stay clean at this point and he doesn’t need to be alone however that’s on him. I truly hope he can beat addiction for Himself at this point

Steve-o, I got to meet you years years ago, always kept up with you and watched you become who you have today, you have nothing to regret man, bam needs to fight his own battles like you did yours. Kinda sucked hearing about the whole situation but he needs to get better for himself.

@chicofromph33nix64

Жыл бұрын

Was a long time fan until I found out he is into the Hollywood Masonic rituals.. they're known pedophiles and steve-o participates, he even went far enough to get a tattoo that portrays him having $3x with a baby on his arm... if ppl still support him after knowing this, says a lot about that person

Steve, I saw your comment on a news article, so you were right it spread. Maybe it should've been private, but you were kind and firm and a good friend and you didn't say anything he didn't need to hear.

I’m glad the comment went viral, maybe it will get to Bam and he can see how much you care about him, Steve.

I know better than most how it feels to have friends in recovery and myself not be. I think Bam just wants to hang with his friends and be treated like a friend. Not constantly wanting everyone around him to "fix" him. When everyone around you wants you to be someone/something you're not all party's become resentful. How would anyone feel being around say 10 people, telling you 10 different ways you should be to make them happy? Just love your friend. I have so many friends I wish I had one more day with. I promise you if God gave me another day with them I wouldn't spend it trying to fix them to my liking. We are all going to die. Some sooner than others. Make the best memories you can each day you have because it may be your last. You will probably be surprised how it will change you because you can't change anyone else.

@joebowl8315

Жыл бұрын

Loser mentality bro Get right

@stewpidasso3910

Жыл бұрын

Wise words 🦉

@heathermarie3820

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. He most likely full well knows his struggle, and although it's ok to mention things offering advice from time to time, making him feel like an outcast constantly. Sad

@TheScapegoat420

Жыл бұрын

@@heathermarie3820 Right. Also Knoxville is a big boy to. They need to get off their high horses and remember where they came from. The have pajamas as every detox center that will fit any length of sobriety. They are just one drink away from going back (according to the 12 step view). If you feel like you are so much better now don't hang with him.

@anonymous-wk1nr

Жыл бұрын

@@heathermarie3820 addicts feeling outcasted by society and their peers only drags them further into the depths of addiction. If you feel hopeless and all the people around you single you out constantly you’re gonna just feel worse. That’s what people don’t get about addicts. They’re people too. They need support to get better.

Its crazy how after quite literally following these guys since cky and the entire run they all had, that Steve-o was the one who turned out clean and trying to help out another friend/part of the crew who seemed to have a good future ahead of him. Not saying Bam wasnt crazy and didnt party, just saying ya juuuust never know sometimes & life sure is full of surprises. Your a good dude Steve-O man.

@jamieschumacher7989

Жыл бұрын

Novak too even more surprisingly

@RyGuyRy

Жыл бұрын

@@jamieschumacher7989 yea forgot about him. Its incredible and leaves me hope tbh. 😑

@fizzyfox3679

Жыл бұрын

Well Steve wasn’t in cky so can tell you’re a casual also Knoxville was the wildest he jus didn’t videotape all the things he would do.

@fizzyfox3679

Жыл бұрын

Cky was bams crew steveo was still working in a circus and doing photos for big brother magazine. If you really did literally follow them you would know these things

Love you all. It hurts. We just want him to be okay. You're doing your best man. Thank you for staying by his side all these years.

Steve seems so nice. He looks so rough from beating up on himself but he just appears to be a genuine sweetheart

“Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me corndogs”

@nignamedmutt7270

Жыл бұрын

Are you that guy from the buffet?

@RyanCoomer

Жыл бұрын

@@nignamedmutt7270 ya

I feel so bad for Bam’s ex-wife and his son. Bam was one of the biggest names in the early 2000s and I understand how losing your best friend can really get to you. It’s difficult seeing people I grew up watching go through hell. Bam needs to get his priorities straight. He needs to be a great dad. He needs to be a great husband. He needs to be a good friend. I just want Bam to be alright. Fuck all the fame stuff, just as a human being. I feel so bad for Steve-O, Knoxville, Brandon, and all the Jackass crew who seriously turned their lives around. They’ve all beaten addiction and are all genuinely altruistic people. I can’t imagine what Steve-O must have felt like when he knew Bam slipped right back to his old ways at the end of the tour. Steve-O and the crew are good folks. I hope Bam can beat all this soon.

Bam is an amazing individual. Never give up. Never worried. Love you Bam.

Losing his best friend has sent him down a road of destruction and pain, loss changes a man more then anyone could know.

You've come along way my dude!! Keep the faith with Bam my man.

I have so much respect for Steve O!! I've watched him go from a young out of control nut job to a man that has pulled himself together and tries very hard to do right

I really love Bam and have so much respect for him, who he was and what he has achieved and I just wish he could get good and stay good. He still has so much to give and has so much personal growth ahead of him but.. every time things get good he celebrates and takes crazy steps back, doing himself an injustice. Also, just saw you in Adelaide and loved it. Bit different to the show you did like 20 years ago but hey, no one can party like they did 20 years ago. Great to see you in person and loved the show, especially the “build up” to the last video :-)

I wish that I could just give Bam a big hug. I'm old and have been through a lot of this stuff both personally and with friends. I got out, but many of us didn't.

Metaphorically Bam is the joker and addicted to chaos. Nothing you did was wrong and I totally understand commenting on your boys sm. Bam needs to take accountability for his actions 💯 I should know because I was just like him and it took getting 2DUI in a month hitting rock bottom with no family no help at my mid 30's he has to want it

@jerrimenard3092

Жыл бұрын

Your 100% correct dude. My youngest is the same way . He got an MIP (Minor in Possession) and never took a class to clear it up. He didn't pay the fine and then took off when someone mentioned a possibility of a warrant on him. It was everyone else that was to blame. I talked to him till I was blue. He just cut me out of his life. I hope I am still around to help him when he needs it. I love him very much but I think he's going to be like you were, till he's sick and tired of being sick and tired. Thanks for giving me a little hope today.

Lets go bro!!

Steve-O is 100% right, you can't make someone want to be better. It's a helpless feeling.

steve-o, that is such a selfless act of u to do the trust fund for phoenix🖤 i mean that’s really truly amazing & i hope bam recognizes & starts doing the work for his recovery. you’re so awesome dude!!!

"How do you get through this? A lot of people have been worried about you." "I can't... I can't" You're a great friend and definitely bring out the best in Bam. Please don't give up on him Steve ❤