Novak update 8-30-16

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  • Опубликовано: 4 ноя 2024

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  • @flaplaya
    @flaplaya 8 лет назад +91

    Lot of people used to talk a lot of shit about this guy. Now he's doing better than ever and contributing some seriousness into society. Good on him, shame on the haters.

    • @itsNAGOLS
      @itsNAGOLS 8 лет назад +6

      he has always been my fav outta the group. rock n roll

    • @SethMacLeod95
      @SethMacLeod95 3 года назад +1

      This comment aged well ☺️👍

    • @romankozlovskiy7899
      @romankozlovskiy7899 Год назад +1

      @@SethMacLeod95agreed

  • @dimensionfifty7445
    @dimensionfifty7445 8 лет назад +45

    We were neighbors and friends when we both lived in West Chester. Even when Novak was a complete mess, he had a heart of gold. One night he stopped by my place looking for whatever it was he was looking for, but I couldn't help, I was a mess myself that night. I don't even remember why i was so depressed that night, but he could have said thanks, I'm on a mission right now, but he ended up sticking around til sunrise, talking deep, talking me down, and put his mission off that night. If you have ever been an addict, and an addict in need of a fix of some sorts, that will take priority over anybody, and anything, anytime. We had only hung out a few times before that, so it wasn't even like I was one of his good friends when this happened. The person in this video is the real Novak. If you think about the larger picture, he could have been a casualty. Only one casualty, and all the good that he has been doing and will continue to do would have been lost. By the grace of God, or by universal design, whatever you believe in, had Brandon not made it through, then there are a lot of people who never would have met him in rehabs, or heard him speak in meetings and groups. He has the star celebrity power, which people will connect with, they might not have been touched by his experiences, had it been some unknown guy off the street with the same stories to tell. A lot of lives will be saved from here on out now because of the hell he has been through, and lived to talk about it.

    • @drippinwet774
      @drippinwet774 8 лет назад +4

      God bless, bud

    • @Bravo-Too-Much
      @Bravo-Too-Much 7 лет назад +1

      Dimensionfifty7
      Shut the fuck up with your bullshit

    • @dimensionfifty7445
      @dimensionfifty7445 7 лет назад +11

      Aldo the Apache Thanx for chiming in 5 months after I posted my comment. Whether I posted this earlier today or 5 months ago, your 2 cents hasnt gained much value, it still aint worth shit.

    • @keith101807
      @keith101807 7 лет назад +1

      Aldo the Apache chill

    • @chitabanana16
      @chitabanana16 7 лет назад +2

      8 years sober and its still hard sometimes. This story resonates with me because I've been on both sides of this coin. Power to you, power to him, power to everyone affected by addiction.

  • @jimbojohnes1889
    @jimbojohnes1889 3 года назад +4

    6 years clean now you the man Novak

  • @sarahguzzi2474
    @sarahguzzi2474 4 года назад +3

    Novak. I am so proud of you. Oh my Fairmount will never be the same, my family is from that area. Keep it up. You have been helping a lot of people with your own sobriety

  • @hunter61392duh
    @hunter61392duh 8 лет назад +1

    Novak is the man. The guy Matt G. he said is an amazing person, and banyan is such a blessing. I got court ordered to banyan in boston that Matt runs and while i was there for my 30 days Novak came up and spent like 5 or 6 days spoke. The people through Banyan are the most incredible people in the world and i now have more time clean and in recovery working steps than i ever have before. Truly grateful for these people.

  • @melissabrown942
    @melissabrown942 8 лет назад +4

    mad respect, novak! the work you're doing will change lives of sooo many people seeking recovery..*virtual hugs and actual love*

  • @facehunter504
    @facehunter504 7 лет назад +2

    Dude I'm so glad you got clean and now helping others. It has to be pretty awesome feeling knowing what you're doing for people. I'm sure it helps you get by day by day, I know the feeling. Hope everyone tries their best to get off the shit.

  • @matthewdaniels3817
    @matthewdaniels3817 8 лет назад +3

    awesome to hear your sober and making a difference. I've delt with depression and being suicidal and also want to help people who going through that.

  • @melisajoy
    @melisajoy 7 лет назад +1

    Proud of you Brandon Novak!!
    Keep fighting the good fight!
    God bless you always!

  • @TheSoloAsylum
    @TheSoloAsylum 8 лет назад +101

    Novak made it, Steve-O made it, I hope Bam can walk away clean as well...

    • @hotdogsvin
      @hotdogsvin 8 лет назад

      He's sober now too.

    • @hotdogsvin
      @hotdogsvin 8 лет назад

      It's been more than a year now.

    • @crosshairs3
      @crosshairs3 8 лет назад

      uh no you missed it. It just happened in August . Don't believe reality TV

    • @hotdogsvin
      @hotdogsvin 8 лет назад

      What do you mean? The Finland-incident happened in june 2015 at the Secret Solstice Festival, and Family Therapy with Dr. Jenn ended a few months ago.

    • @hotdogsvin
      @hotdogsvin 8 лет назад +4

      Yeah, just saw it. Such a shame though. Who would think that Novak is now the voice of reason.

  • @JDLegal7
    @JDLegal7 8 лет назад +13

    Good for Novak, he seems like an intelligent man, would never have know from watching Viva La Bam.

  • @papagorgio23
    @papagorgio23 8 лет назад +2

    Pretty sure i've listened to every episode of Radio Bam. Listened to ups, and listened to downs. Keep doing what you're doing right now brotha. Its inspiring.

  • @muttonshutter
    @muttonshutter 8 лет назад +3

    I've followed you since you've been in the spotlight and this is the first time I think I've seen the real Novak, good for you, you seem happy, healthy and focused. Keep at it I'm sure you help many people with your story.

  • @OliverJHarvey
    @OliverJHarvey 8 лет назад +2

    Every time I think I can use this guy as a good role model for addicts he lets me down, Novac. Please bro please! Don't let me down again. Much love.

  • @CanadianShisha
    @CanadianShisha 7 лет назад +4

    I've never heard Novak talk so clearly and professionally before. good for you bud

  • @MichealBanning
    @MichealBanning 8 лет назад +1

    Thanks for speaking at Today Inc in September! Really appreciated it! I finished it and I'm still sober!!!

  • @Fug_666
    @Fug_666 7 лет назад +1

    You've come a long way brother. I'm so happy for you.

  • @MuchachoSauce
    @MuchachoSauce 7 лет назад

    You're an inspiration to stay abstinent from all psychotropic drugs, Brandon. Much love & respect. Everyone loves seeing you clean whilst thriving. You're so poetic too, brother. I'm so glad you found writing, as doing it is amazing - the sky's the limit. If you write ten more, I'll buy them.

  • @bigdawgshayne1974
    @bigdawgshayne1974 8 лет назад +2

    Dude immso proud of you I have been in a mm program for 6 years and it saved my life..keep up the great work

  • @jonbonner5734
    @jonbonner5734 8 лет назад

    Thanks Brandon. Your transformation has been inspiring. Been following you and Bam for more than a decade and I've never seen you so together, man! Amazing!

  • @JohnFFox12
    @JohnFFox12 8 лет назад

    Finally Bam always saw good in you when no one else did. Always knew you were a good person and had to get thru the fog to see the light. congrats dude I hope you keep kicking ass and helping others.Never give up on anyone there's good inside of each one of us just have to peel back the layers to find it PROUD OF YOU BRANDON.

  • @rickhart5612
    @rickhart5612 7 лет назад +1

    This is so heartwarming and hopefull to watch, seeing someone be able to come back to a good quality of life after a hopeless situation, this is what the world needs... All the best to you Brandon! By the way you still skate?

  • @soulCracka1
    @soulCracka1 8 лет назад +4

    Thanks for giving back!

  • @martinknippenberg2747
    @martinknippenberg2747 8 лет назад +2

    Novak man ive been sober for 10 years man still on 85 mg of methadone, i am pretty sure that ill stay at this amount for the rest of my life...but i can tell you that you helped me alot over the year and reading about you etc... bad or good ...keep it up man i beleive in you!!

    • @Knicks518
      @Knicks518 8 лет назад +1

      that's terrifying

  • @muzzmilk2606
    @muzzmilk2606 8 лет назад +1

    Absolutely amazing!!!! Congratulations on such an accomplishment!!! Definitely a Hero!!!

  • @mcmenz0388
    @mcmenz0388 8 лет назад

    More than anything, this video made me smile. I've been following what you guys do for so many years and I am just so happy to hear that the guy that most people wrote off as an f up addict, is in such a good place and giving back. So proud of you brotha! And good luck! I'll see you around Fairmount. I'm there in that area a lot! Awesome coffee shops haha

  • @BeauNero666
    @BeauNero666 8 лет назад +1

    Fuck yeah Brandon! I been holding my breath but now I think I can relax now as you settle into sobriety and help others.
    I'm glad you are alive and most importantly, sober. Rock on lil buddy!

  • @JohnJohn-fb7ts
    @JohnJohn-fb7ts 8 лет назад +1

    Awesome to hear him doing well, been struggling for years with opiates struggling currently after two years of sobriety, I wish there was an outlet I had to go to share how embarrassed and ashamed I am currently of myself I always struggled with NA groups, ugh why am I rambling nobody cares, hope he makes it.

  • @aviationcompilation455
    @aviationcompilation455 8 лет назад +2

    Looking good man. You are an inspiration for so many people. Thanks for sharing your story and helping people along the way Novak.

  • @suziki97
    @suziki97 8 лет назад +1

    Sounding and looking great, Brandon! Long time fan❤️❤️

  • @onarass6321
    @onarass6321 8 лет назад +1

    This is great to see. At one point back in the day I thought you where gonna OD any day. But this is a totally different Novak. Keep up the good work man.

  • @kuttinkuddy3905
    @kuttinkuddy3905 8 лет назад +4

    as a ex junkie and a huge fan, of cky and jackass. I'm so glad you're clean and sober! p.s. long live Ryan Dunn... a lost random hero.

  • @nathantidwell4153
    @nathantidwell4153 7 лет назад

    Glad you are doing good!!! I loved watching you skate back in the day. You were such a talented skater. I am 36 now and have watched to many friends lose their lives, in more ways than just death. Keep strong and know that there are those that really need you to keep strong.

  • @marvinshenk
    @marvinshenk 8 лет назад

    Keep going Brandon! That's awesome that your now able to help addicts in need. I love you man, and so do many others. Hope your good man!

  • @ropegangprospect882
    @ropegangprospect882 8 лет назад +1

    great job Novak, I'm 20 day sober from heroin myself, actually starting to feel like myself again for the first time in 7 years

  • @hollysmith562
    @hollysmith562 8 лет назад

    It's good that your helping people that are going through the same shit that you have. Maybe in a way it helps you stay clean too. I know how it is I was a oxy junkie from 16 until I was around 21 or 22. I'm 27 now married with a 20 month old son. It helps me when I'm at the dr or store and I see someone high, because it makes me remember them days and I wouldn't go back or do it again for $10 million. It just sucks that I will have to explain someday why mommy has deep scars in the bend of her arms. I think about that all the time. Good luck to you and your new life/job +Brandon Novak

  • @dustinallenphoto
    @dustinallenphoto 7 лет назад

    I ran into novak in my small town grocery store, monticello, il, a couple days ago. recognized him as an old friend but just gave a nod. now that I know it was actually brandon novac and what he was doing in my small town blows my mind, wish I would have said something to him. Anyways, I'm a recovering addict and wish I would have taken the opportunity to speak to him. as a kid that looked up to you I really appriciate what your doing, especially with that path I went down after I was no longer a kid.

  • @dunnisher8286
    @dunnisher8286 8 лет назад +1

    Thats great man. I always felt like i connected with my counselors who were addicted, rather than ones who were just educated by textbooks & classes. All the statistics about addiction & ways to stay clean don't mean shit to me unless they were personally addicted themselves. Keep it up man, u sound great & very motivated . Good luck

  • @rachaelwitkowski1013
    @rachaelwitkowski1013 8 лет назад

    It's a wonderful thing you're doing. Keep up the amazing work and travel on this path for as long as you can. Really positive stuff man... Really positive...

  • @MasterMindflavor
    @MasterMindflavor 7 лет назад +3

    Proud of you Novak! Keep it up brother.

  • @DEEdavE
    @DEEdavE 8 лет назад +43

    ya novak, keep it up

  • @itscowfoot
    @itscowfoot 8 лет назад

    I never liked your behavior shown in videos from the past, but I still bought your book when I was recovering. It was OK, but it didn't really make a great impression on me.
    Now, however, with social media and youtube, I really find that you've risen up and I believe this is your time to use these platforms to do some good. Especially after reading your reddit AMA.
    You're an awesome dude and I know you'll make a change in the world!
    Keep at it!
    Respect!

  • @JacobFoulds
    @JacobFoulds 8 лет назад

    Novak is and always will be the man. I been keeping up with you for years. shout out from allentown Pennsylvania!!

  • @daviddougher1753
    @daviddougher1753 8 лет назад +1

    Good for you man hope things are going well I was addicted for 10 years / I got help and been sober now for 3 years

  • @josephwolf504
    @josephwolf504 8 лет назад

    you are doing fantastic brother, please keep your motivation up! you are in control!

  • @wifeofpablo9366
    @wifeofpablo9366 8 лет назад

    Novak you speak so clear now and you were real deep in... you are a true miracle. Stay this way stay clean you deserve it. Xox

  • @Interstellarbeachbum
    @Interstellarbeachbum 8 лет назад

    Love you Brandon and keep up the good work! We're all rooting for you ❤️ it's insanely awesome what you're using your experiences for !!

  • @wesleymorris1
    @wesleymorris1 8 лет назад

    way to go man I've been battling this shit for 18 years, heroin and others so I know how u feel, just be careful, when we get are head just above the water it's easy to sink back down. peace brother

  • @geezbellagio6565
    @geezbellagio6565 7 лет назад

    a true inspiration and powerful force of self will to not only better yourself but better others

  • @williamcutting9911
    @williamcutting9911 8 лет назад

    Good to hear you doing well, I'm a recovering heroin addict from Baltimore ( east side ) doing dope since 17 now 34 clean 6 years, it does get easier as time go's by just stay focused on your goals and keep up the fight. B...more!

  • @soapytuna5588
    @soapytuna5588 7 лет назад

    I got sober because of this dude he's inspirational definitely I love you novak!!!!!

  • @MrGonemadtm
    @MrGonemadtm 8 лет назад +1

    way to go! kepp up the great work! You have a lot of people Rooting for you! Keep coming back it works if you work it!

  • @obamawater6452
    @obamawater6452 7 лет назад

    Novak, super stoked to see you back on your feet brother. It's been a longtime mate. FAR too long. Keep on doing you man....

  • @biglesthecat4454
    @biglesthecat4454 7 лет назад

    glad to hear you're sobering up man I hope you stick with it and I wish you all the best sir

  • @cincinnatiking8008
    @cincinnatiking8008 8 лет назад +1

    Yo Brandon, I was in jail with a cpl guys facing decades that were on dope before they got locked up. That's where I got hip to your book "Dream Seller". The two guys had read it and said it was amazing and changed their life. I'm really happy your doing good. I wish I could get off Suboxone and a 100 percent sober...but atleast I'm alive.

  • @floaterakafloater2690
    @floaterakafloater2690 7 лет назад

    Hope your doing good dude, I grew up skating burnside, I know how bad it can be out there. I lost like 10 years of my life. Your a real insperation for other skaters! Thanks man.

  • @joereis2393
    @joereis2393 7 лет назад

    great job novak wish I had your support group the behind closed door addictions I have control my life and is destroying my kids and family but I have no clue how to stop it but you are an inspiration that I have a chance to get out of this someday. thank you

  • @markhendriks5920
    @markhendriks5920 8 лет назад +2

    I'm a product of addiction my father was addicted to crystal meth, my mother was an alcoholic. My dad went to four rehabs and 12 step programs before it clicked. My mother went through hell to keep the family together, I started taking oxys at 16 and landed myself in rehab at 19 and once I got out I started right back up I went through hell I loved to get high but I hated who I was high. now i'm 24 and have been clean for 3 years but it's a fight but it's a fight you can win.
    And to Novak I hope you keep fighting this good fight one step at a time man that's all it is.

  • @xPhreaky
    @xPhreaky 7 лет назад

    awesome brotha, much love to you, thank you for helping people out as well now!

  • @gagewright1176
    @gagewright1176 8 лет назад

    Nice to see him doing good and being able to understand what hes saying now too!

  • @ItsMrBuckethead
    @ItsMrBuckethead 8 лет назад +16

    I wanna get sober..

    • @soulCracka1
      @soulCracka1 8 лет назад +2

      TheCloudyGuy Me too. Struggling with fucking heroin for years and it's a beast. Almost 2 days clean in a few hours. Hold on brother.

    • @SirMoist.
      @SirMoist. 8 лет назад +2

      TheCloudyGuy It's not easy but doable brother. Reach out, don't do this alone. You know as well as anyone that your brain will eventually talk it's way into any idea, talk to someone. The biggest thing for me was the initial embarrassment of people finding out I was an addict. I didn't want people I respect to label me as a junkie. Lying about stuff all the time to keep people off your trail makes it hard to be honest with people. You know what you gotta do, you've always known. Be strong and do it. Good luck

    • @brushymountain9866
      @brushymountain9866 8 лет назад

      Hurricane Jones sup r u still sober

    • @soulCracka1
      @soulCracka1 8 лет назад

      brushy mountain I have 22 days clean. I am doing the 12 step thing and it's helping because I'm connected with people. So if I get a craving I call someone. That is something I never did in the past. I feel up and down emotionally and I haven't slept one second in two weeks. But I just went to the doctor today and was given Remeron, which has worked for me in the past. Hope all is well with everyone.

    • @rorysullivan6184
      @rorysullivan6184 8 лет назад +1

      2 days lol.. i know its been a month but let me guess that 2 days didnt last long

  • @brycez.4879
    @brycez.4879 8 лет назад

    Congrats Novak you've done great things for yourself since you beat your addiction. Better things are still to come.

  • @gabbydurik8308
    @gabbydurik8308 8 лет назад

    Thats so awesome! Super happy for you.

  • @juanpablorb7150
    @juanpablorb7150 7 лет назад

    good on ya NOVAK!...every time i watch SAND BELT SKATES it make my day brother! stay positive!

  • @d-roberto7081
    @d-roberto7081 8 лет назад +5

    One day at a time, congrats novak!

  • @keithhamblin3084
    @keithhamblin3084 8 лет назад

    It's AWESOME to see you get your life back Brandon, take jit one day at a time brother

  • @1969ryson
    @1969ryson 8 лет назад

    16 months sober. That's pretty amazing from the stories I have heard about him. The last time I heard its now Bam who's the one who is all fucked up. Crazy how life works. I wish Brandon all the best of luck, I have been and still am fighting a 13 year heroin addiction. I am 47 and I recently got arrested for the first time, it was for a DUI and very fortunately I didn't hurt or kill anyone. They say there are only 3 outcomes for a using addict,jail, institutions or death. I have been to multiple re-habs and now I have also been to jail so that leaves only one of the three to go and believe me I am not ready to die, but literally everyday it becomes just a little bit harder to fight it. They say that there is hope until you die, so you just have to keep on trying! Take care and peace!!!!!

  • @derekconnatser54
    @derekconnatser54 8 лет назад

    Good job bro I'm going threw a 10 year battle I know what it's like no one knows what it's like being homeless or on the needle not unless you been there.i going to pick me up one of your books keep strong

  • @joegardiner4220
    @joegardiner4220 8 лет назад

    Mad respect Novak ! Keep going strong bro

  • @metroboomhauer
    @metroboomhauer 8 лет назад +1

    Good deal Novak. I just got myself a job too. Hope all is well Brody.

  • @starsonal-abur9494
    @starsonal-abur9494 8 лет назад

    good to see you doing good man cheers to another day be happy your here

  • @JesseJamesTTM
    @JesseJamesTTM 8 лет назад

    Congrats, Novak. Truly happy to see ya finding your feet.

  • @bri1752
    @bri1752 7 лет назад +1

    Good shit novak, I been using for 20 years and been clean for 6 years. god bless...

  • @LoPiccolo.
    @LoPiccolo. 8 лет назад

    Wow. From all the videos I saw of him messed up on stuff, he looks and sounds really good. I'm happy he finally decided to make things better and I hope he keeps it up. Novak sounds like a pretty smart dude also.

  • @pearleve9105
    @pearleve9105 7 лет назад

    A miracle..

  • @richardhanssen672
    @richardhanssen672 7 лет назад

    this is awesome to see and very inspiring

  • @patrickquick3528
    @patrickquick3528 7 лет назад +2

    I see you reading everyone's post. Reply to the positive ones too not just all the negative or hit like. With your notoriety that like button might be enough for some people. mad respect to you bro.

  • @dylanhicks2739
    @dylanhicks2739 8 лет назад

    I'm glad to see you away from the gates of hell. Keep sharing your story, it really can help people.

  • @est8480
    @est8480 8 лет назад

    respect to you man! you look good dude.i been watching all the jackass videos and ended up following your story.im reducing off benzos and methadone and almost done it.its the hardest thing I've ever done lost a lot...but peace

  • @golddustman8346
    @golddustman8346 7 лет назад

    This is so awesome,im happy you got better and made it through to the other side.✌

  • @carlossavage4751
    @carlossavage4751 8 лет назад

    good to see u clean bro keep it up ..I grew up watching u guys on TV

  • @missmaynard2310
    @missmaynard2310 8 лет назад

    Damn Novak, You're Looking Soooooooo Much Better These Days! Good On You

  • @rubbersidedown1356
    @rubbersidedown1356 8 лет назад

    and btw I have never seen this much positivity in the youtube comments before! keep it up brother, you fucking ROCK!

  • @Battshimself
    @Battshimself 8 лет назад +1

    fuck yes... you dont know how happy this makes me.

  • @danielcrocker2418
    @danielcrocker2418 5 лет назад +1

    Hey man u need to come to Australia and do ya shit you're a good speaker

  • @VolaraNyghte
    @VolaraNyghte 8 лет назад

    keep it up Novak!!! You are doing fantastic!!! :)

  • @JubzAlmighty
    @JubzAlmighty 8 лет назад +1

    Good to see you have finally got your shit together Novak! Bam would be proud as fuck!

  • @alexiswilder8810
    @alexiswilder8810 8 лет назад

    SO PROUD OF YOU MAN. SERIOUSLY FUCKING PROUD. THIS SHIT IS NO JOKE HARD. AND IF YOU REALLY ARE SERIOUS THEN YOUVE GOT THIS SHIT MAN.

  • @RastaSaiyaman
    @RastaSaiyaman 7 лет назад

    Good for you Brandon, keep it up.

  • @NoGimmickRadio
    @NoGimmickRadio 8 лет назад

    Novak, good or bad, your story has always been a pretty heavy inspiration to me as I keep myself on the sober path. Keep it up buddy.

  • @kuhnin8169
    @kuhnin8169 7 лет назад

    Good for you man! 8+ years clean here !

  • @pearleve9105
    @pearleve9105 7 лет назад

    This is so great, wow, I am beside myself. My son use to skate board.

  • @PoInTmAn003
    @PoInTmAn003 8 лет назад

    Yo novak lookin fuckin amazing now a days, almost like a new person it's awesome man please keep it up.

  • @lockingpaul
    @lockingpaul 7 лет назад

    hey bro love seeing you. hope ur still on the up and up.

  • @씨줄리아
    @씨줄리아 8 лет назад

    I'm proud of him and Steve O. I hope Bam learn his lesson, honestly... Novak is looking so good

  • @beanie1r
    @beanie1r 8 лет назад +1

    met ya at a CA meeting in Bensalem, PA - keep it up man!

  • @rubbersidedown1356
    @rubbersidedown1356 8 лет назад

    see bro, prayers get answered, just in Gods time =) I'm SOOO happy for you brother, keep this shit up!

  • @ROKSTAR830
    @ROKSTAR830 8 лет назад +1

    looking good novak, keep going 24 all the way one day at the time.

  • @SoundProdigy
    @SoundProdigy 7 лет назад

    Novack sounds good. Proud of him!

  • @MyFacefaceface
    @MyFacefaceface 8 лет назад

    NOVAK. you inspire my brotha.