Facts....ive been a fan of Steve O since I was like 5 years old lol....when he got sober I felt happy for him. It honestly helped me with my own choices in life. Wasn't Steve-o deep but I always told myself if a guy like Steve-o can quit I definitely have to if I know it's an issue
I think it's all good with Steve O cuz he's not preachy AT ALL, just genuinely curious about other's personal path. He asks the right questions cuz he's lived it and is past the shame of transparency. 💪🏆 that's rare and I really appreciate it.
Speaking from someone who's has been dealing with addiction for half my life, and made it to the other side. When someone who's been to the depths expresses concern bc they care it pays to listen. Although it is not easy.
What I've loved about Steve-O sober, is that he hasn't lost his branding. He also isn't ashamed of his past. So open about his past. Bert speaks about his past, and his drinking, his parties, his experiences. That won't change and go away. Just don't be ashamed of the past, or the changes moving forward.
@@colinmcmasters5819 he was sobering up. He's got a pretty big podcast, does stand up, and just did another jackass movie. Definitely didn't lose branding.
yeah dude. if anything it's strengthened Steve-O's brand. he can do all that Jackass stuff while sober. it's not just drugs and alcohol propping up that behaviour.... he's just a gnarly dude
His whole thing about losing his image is GONNA happen, he's right. He has to come up with some ACTUAL character and see if people like his actual personality. Steveo was different because he didn't tie his entire personality and his whole funny was not drinking or drugs, he just did that also. He was a prank and stuntman.
@@XxXPunkXxXRockerXxXSteve-O did admit that going on the jackass movies sober was going to be tough which means even when he was not sober it was definitely killing his pain whether he says he doesn't mind dealing with pain he was also numbing it when he was doing it so
no ... Steve O is just another AA member who sticks to AA's talking points and word view. (Never met more rigid-thinking and sanctimonious nut-jobs than members of AA)
The last statement Bert said hit home. "I do sober October,Then when I get drunk for the 1st time I hate it. It just creeps back into my life" as a addict I completely understand. We only gotta worry about these 24 hours we are living at the moment. Tomorrow is a new one. Stay safe y'all
@@gumborambo4540 Steve-O said it himself, if you think you can control it you will never get sober. The more hopeless you are the better chance of success you have. I had to quit it was not a sustainable way of life. I've had two uncles and one aunt die in their early fifties cause they wouldn't stop drinking. One of those uncles got a liver transplant and still wouldn't quit. Don't wait till its too late Bert.
@@gumborambo4540 you can’t switch alcoholism on or off lol. I can go months without drinking but every time I do I go balls to the wall. I can’t just have a few beers or there’s no point.
@Wordsmith 430 "Alcoholism is, broadly, any drinking of alcohol that results in significant mental or physical health problems" You can be an alcoholic and only drink once a year. You can be a college student and drink 3x a week and not be one. Abuse is not how much or its effect but the mentality of the user and the reason behind using. What you mention is called physical dependence. There is also mental dependence aka situational dependence. These terms are separate from abuse and addiction.
@Wordsmith 430 lots of definitions of alcoholism. I personally was an everyday drinker but I know people that totally function and don’t drink as often but when they do there are bad repercussions. I’m not judging or trying to give you or him shit but I hope if he needs help he gets it. But to forgo health/living your best life because of “branding” is so dumb to me. Again though, not in his shoes. Hope he does what’s right for him.
@@adrianflo6481 being addicted has nothing to do with its effect or reasoning. If you do something every day and stop and withdrawal or find a mental or physical need for the substance you are addicted then. No one in history drank once a year and was diagnosed as a alcoholic. What’s next the earths flat? What’s “AR” in AR-15 stand for? “Assault rifle”? Incorrect
@@wiggitywhitefox you don't seem to understand the mentally of someone who abuses. There isn't a precise definition of alcoholism but one could agree that it's abuse, overuse or misuse. Tho you might define it as "physical dependency on gaba through fermented carbohydrates" (compared to the exact same affliction based on Xanax or gabapentin) I can speek from own experience than any ammount of alcohol that enters my body does so in misuse or abuse. Even tho I only drink once or twice a year. Abuse is a state of mentality. You can abuse work, relationships, sex and training. Alcoholism is loosely defined as any alcohol consumption that causes harm. Its not defined how much or physical dependency. Alcoholism is not the same as addiction. But they are very often correlated. Question: would you call me an alcoholic after a week at Sweden rock festival and having lucid dreams and shakes for 4 days after ?
I was a bartender for 5 years and that industry consumed me and I made that my full identity. I was afraid to quit drinking thought I wouldn’t have as much fun or be as much fun with out it. Did the hardest thing and tried getting sober and did. Drinking fueled all that fear and anxiety. Once you get past all that cloudiness in your addiction I think you start to discover who you actually are and I’m sure you’ll like who you see. Feels great! Cheers y’all.
I quit 7 years ago in a similar situation as a functional drinker and still find I'm not as fun to be around as I was before, have you noticed that also? I enjoy how i physically feel and my brain feels way clearer, but i feel significantly quieter, calmer, and less funny. I don't mind so much but i did always enjoy making people laugh easier.
@@nineallday000 I'm an alcoholic who drinks on weekends. I think that's what I fear. I fear that everything I like is due to drinking. If I don't drink, everything I like will be irrelevant and I'll need to start from scratch, like sports, bars, lots of women. I feel like I would just be into making money all the time, which probably wouldn't be bad I guess.
Yep. And now he is better than ever! I watched his stand up a month ago and he stole the show. Who would have thought Stev-o would become a philosopher
@@adventuresofbingbongmooch4699 Dunn died driving 130 mph in his Porsche 911. That's not something I'd see Bert doing either. Bert's just realizing he's getting too old for that lifestyle. I did the same thing, saying that I could see myself not drinking anymore (after about 20 years) and my friends would laugh, but it eventually just came true. I didn't need to stop, nor did I set a plan in stone to stop. I just started going out less and less until it eventually just came to an end. Sorry for rambling on, but Bert will be fine.
I'm 9 months sober. Woke up one day and quit everything cold turkey that morning. No more smokes, no more weed, no more drinking, no more pills. I still had smokes in my pocket, pills in a bottle, joints in the garage, and beer in the fridge. 20 years of intoxication. "Fukk it, I'm done" You're absolutely right, 'One day, you just realize it's time'. Honestly, it was WAY easier than I thought it would be. Didn't faze me one bit. When it's time, it's easy.
Yeah, for me, it was the realization that some people just can't be normal drinkers. Takes some 20 years, others 50. For me, 26. I'll be 1 whole year sober in 3 days. 😊
I'm finally there as well I dumped out my last bottle of whiskey 5 days ago. It's just time and it will never work until you know you want to be done. I've known for a while I need to put it down. Now the desire is there.
So Bert is in the "make any excuse to justify his addiction even though it's a bullshit excuse and he knows it and everybody else knows it and he knows that they know it but it's all he's fucking got at this point to keep him from doing the hard work of quitting" stage of his alcoholism. Good. He's almost ready to quit.
@@TheBlashMusic not really, just seems like he's dancing around the truth even though he knows it. its not his fault he's addicted to something, i've had my own problems with that in the past.
Some people have an issue with drinking an cannot manage it very well - it consumes their life and becomes unsustainable. Bert clearly manages it well.
@@Andrew-fv4sj An alcoholic spends most of the day drinking/drunk and would not be able to manage a successful career, kids, and a family like Burt has.
I will be 6 years sober from alcohol next month. There’s nothing wrong with admitting you have a problem. If you can handle an occasional drink, that’s okay too. I don’t know much about Bert, but this interview gives me the vibe that he would greatly benefit from some sober time. Best wishes, guys!
I was the master at using my creativity to justify drinking. You have to stop making excuses and be fully responsible. My life is terrible when I drink, sober I can live an ok life. There is nothing else to discuss, no excuses.
@@mftoeless1687 Weed is generally, for most people, A LOT less destructive than alcohol. Though weed addiction is real and can significantly damage peoples lives. Mainly relying on weed for any happiness and just being fine watching tv all day, basically being allowed to feel ok whilst stagnating = leads to future regrets. Also, it can lead to worsened mental health for some people, though better mental health for others, so it is all personal really. Joey Diaz smokes weed a lot after quitting, I think it is fine for most people but just be wary of its negatives. A lot of weed smokers are in a cult really who think it is amazing for everyone and has no negatives, but it can. Oh and I guess be careful that weed does not lead you to alcohol I guess, it probably wouldn't right but that just came to mind in case. You'll work it out bro! All the best.
@@danielbooth5035 thanks bro yeah for me personally I think I’m addicted to weed atm and all it’s done for me is reinforce that I shouldn’t do other shit other than psychedelics my weed addiction doesn’t effect me terribly cause It doesn’t make me lazy and I operate to the point where no one knows I’m high and it’s not a stress for me to hide it so I’m honestly ok with the addiction
@@mftoeless1687 I smoked a lot of weed every day for about 15 years. I was convinced it helped with creativity and improved my life in general. I quit 2 years ago due to financial reasons and my life has improved in every aspect since then. Creativity actually comes to me more naturally now. Weed can be very deceptive, as it doesn't completely destroy your life like a lot of other drugs, but it blinds you from seeing how much it is holding you back in many ways. I don't know anyone who has quit weed and have not had their life improve because of it.
I believe in you Bert. Commit to a year without alcohol. The rewards are beyond anything you can imagine. I'm 5 years without a single drink. My life is amazing.
Nobody but you thinks your assertion about your amazing life is compelling. And highly implausible that your life is amazing if you live in the US in 2023.
It's cool to see Bert talk to an actual recovered addict, all his friends and family just enable him. Props to Steve O, such an inspiration and I wish him all the best in everything he does, you can see in his face how fast he doesn't fall for the same old excuses and stories. ofc he made it about cancel culture too.
I know it doesn't count for much, but quitting a vice is an amazing feeling. I've been cigarette and nicotine free for almost two years. Burt is right in the sense of saying you know when it's your time, because I loved smoking, and then one day I simply said to myself "I don't want to do this anymore" and that was it
@@chrishandsome4267 weed makes you lazy and groggy over time. If you smoke all the time, you are limiting yourself because you are constantly in an altered state. There is absolutely no reason to smoke daily or very regularly. In the end it’s escapism from the true self. Weed is a value changing drug, a low key version of psychedelics, but daily smoking is not good. I’ve done lots of substances, LOTS.
The hardest thing about quitting alcohol is that you may have to get a new social circle and that means having no friends for a while which can be very depressing and lonely for a period of time but if you stick with it long enough you will find other things that do not involve alcohol and better meaningful relationships, it's so much better but i get why it is so hard for people at first. For me, i had to get comfortable with just being by myself for several years until i found other things to obsess on that were giving me a major payoff in return and better friendships too.
Bert has a huge circle of rich and famous friends who love him and will be sober around him and spend time with him. Stop making bs excuses that don't apply to him. None of his fans are friends. His stand up sucks. He could actually become a good comedian if he got sober.
Really? Damn I find the exact opposite. I feel like Stevo should start partying again and get back to Bert’s level. Stevo fell off hard in his sober days.
I respect steve-o not backing down. He heard the addictive behavior as did I and instead of enabling Bert he stood fast and hard. I'm very happy to see steve-o taking his life seriously while still having a blast with life.
Is Bert trying to out-rasp Steve-O's voice ?? You can try Bert, but your never gonna have the consistent raspy Steve-O rasp........Love both these guys. Good Pod
Seriously man I've listened to hours of various podcasts with Burt, the man's an alcoholic and needs to clean up. He even claims to black out often and use sleeping pills. It's all about drinking with him and in a huge fan and I want him to get clean please.
There is always this massive symbolic double edged sword in most alcoholics lives. For me and most others, it would probably be that alcohol causes anxiety, but if you don't drink it, you also achieve anxiety. Bert definitely gets this also, but his fate is much more tragic because his entire career is built around being this shirtless party guy. The worst thing a comedian can do is typecast themselves and he is so deep into that character, that he will always be more tempted to go back to drinking than you or I. His character bought him a beautiful life and he probably feels like it would be selfish for his families financial success to quit drinking. He is that deep.
@@notrealy180217 yeah you're just another excuse maker. If you want to quit do something about it. Anxiety can be rough but it is totally possible to work through without caving to your addiction. Many people have done it before you
It is sad. But it's also part of the insanity of alcoholism. In his mind he probably doesn't realize the mental gymnastics an alcoholic will go through to justify the need for a drink.
I’m currently an alcoholic, 12 deep at 6am cause I woke up at 1pm and decided to wait a bit before getting one on today. The comments are 100% right at least for my experience. I tell myself I’m gonna quit every day and end up waking up and grabbing a beer two hours after I open my eyes. I hope he gets better, don’t wanna see Bert go down the same rode as hedberg but just with a different substance
Do it slowly. And talk to someone about the shit that's hurting you.. Be real not with the person listening to you, but be real to yourself, the person listening is just there to reflect. If it's over some drinks, cool, just don't drink your feelings & getting wasted where you are incoherent in talking about your feelings but use it if you have to, to get that shit that's buried deep in you that can't get out when you're sober, and go from there
Ever watch the truman show, as soon as your “show” is over, straight into the next. Never sacrifice your health for fans, your friends will be there forever
Bert is so not ready. You can feel it. It's kinda like me w/ weed. You don't even realize how much of your life you've wasted to that drug/bottle. It kills you slowly so you don't realize how bad it really is. Watching and learning from Steve-O in 2022 will hopefully turn the tide for both Bert and I!
I love sober Steve-O. He’s still the funny, absurd character he’s always been, but with a strong sense of wisdom, direction, and peace about him. Those who’ve been through recovery know he’s one of the real ones. I hope Bert listens to him. Steve-O is one of those examples many recovering addicts look up to.
Good luck Bert! I hope you can find peace in what will be best for you and your loved ones in the long term. Think about the thousands of new sober fans you could pick up as a result of getting sober.
Spent most of my 20s drinking (3 nights a week?). Never had a problem with it, just social partying ....etc. When my son came along at 28 I just stopped partying so much and I don't drink alone (wife doesn't drink) so I don't drink. Just showing that even though I was getting smashed out drunk 3 times a week it was only ever social. I never suffered any physical long term withdrawals (not counting hangovers - there were plenty of those) or mental ones. Lets not say "you can have a drinking problem without being an alcoholic" because all you are doing there is softening the language. If you are unable to resist drinking - you are an alcoholic. Be it physical or mental dependency - it is still a dependency on a substance.
I don’t think this is fully acurate you can absolutely have a drinking problem and not be a alcoholic I don’t drink often but I absolutely have a drinking problem anytime I drink I drink until I pass out or black out I only drink socially but I stopped beacuse of that I can stop myself of any substances without any real problem except for alcohol and coke
All Bert is saying is “I’ve made a career out of creating material about the life I live, so if I choose to live another life I have to create new material and I’m having nothing but success right now so I’m contemplating if I would like to do that or not.” That’s what I took from this interview. If you want to become sober and never have another alcoholic beverage in your life.. fine! if you wanna continue to have a beer from time to time go ahead. 🤷🏻♂️
Bert- “If you start out crazy, you have to stay that way to keep your fans.”
Steve-O- “Hmmmm....... not really.”
Facts....ive been a fan of Steve O since I was like 5 years old lol....when he got sober I felt happy for him. It honestly helped me with my own choices in life. Wasn't Steve-o deep but I always told myself if a guy like Steve-o can quit I definitely have to if I know it's an issue
I think it's all good with Steve O cuz he's not preachy AT ALL, just genuinely curious about other's personal path. He asks the right questions cuz he's lived it and is past the shame of transparency. 💪🏆 that's rare and I really appreciate it.
Steveo is still crazy he's just sober now lol
I’m more concerned with the fact Bert is a grown man wearing flip flops in jeans
Awesome post. I thought I didn't hear Bert right at first.
Bro, if your fans dont support your sobriety and self-improvement, then they are not true fans.
So true
That would be great if life was seventh grade ...... Sounds like something your mother told you
At the end of the day you either make enough money to pay the bills or you don’t.
@@turfguy420 man, you sound like a peach to be around
Exactly.🙄👍
When Stevo is concerned I'd listen.
Steve o like most recovered addicts likes to tell people about being sober and how you should be too even though bert probably should quit
Steve o is not nearly as bad as some other people. Brandon Novak is the absolute worst.
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Anyone who’s an addict an gets sober is always concerned.
Speaking from someone who's has been dealing with addiction for half my life, and made it to the other side. When someone who's been to the depths expresses concern bc they care it pays to listen. Although it is not easy.
What I've loved about Steve-O sober, is that he hasn't lost his branding. He also isn't ashamed of his past. So open about his past. Bert speaks about his past, and his drinking, his parties, his experiences. That won't change and go away. Just don't be ashamed of the past, or the changes moving forward.
He definitely lost a little bit of his brand. He went through a few years where he was not speaking publicly at all.
@@colinmcmasters5819 he was sobering up. He's got a pretty big podcast, does stand up, and just did another jackass movie. Definitely didn't lose branding.
yeah dude. if anything it's strengthened Steve-O's brand. he can do all that Jackass stuff while sober. it's not just drugs and alcohol propping up that behaviour.... he's just a gnarly dude
His whole thing about losing his image is GONNA happen, he's right. He has to come up with some ACTUAL character and see if people like his actual personality. Steveo was different because he didn't tie his entire personality and his whole funny was not drinking or drugs, he just did that also. He was a prank and stuntman.
@@XxXPunkXxXRockerXxXSteve-O did admit that going on the jackass movies sober was going to be tough which means even when he was not sober it was definitely killing his pain whether he says he doesn't mind dealing with pain he was also numbing it when he was doing it so
I’m 47 seconds into this video and I can already tell Steve-O is concerned about what Bert is saying. Rightly so.
I’m shocked he didn’t say, “you’re talking to the #1 guy who was branded the ‘party guy’.“
no ... Steve O is just another AA member who sticks to AA's talking points and word view. (Never met more rigid-thinking and sanctimonious nut-jobs than members of AA)
I just quit 47 days ago and man it’s awesome. Can’t lie . I am finally myself again
One day at a time. You got this. 💪
I’m at 8 months, there’s good days and bad days but just remember mostly everyday is bad when you’re an alcoholic
Good for you, man👍🙏
Do mushrooms.
@@kevinmcqueen9180 I have. What’s the point in that
The last statement Bert said hit home. "I do sober October,Then when I get drunk for the 1st time I hate it. It just creeps back into my life" as a addict I completely understand. We only gotta worry about these 24 hours we are living at the moment. Tomorrow is a new one. Stay safe y'all
man this shit is mad annoying.
JFT ♥️🙏🏻
all true. but not to say that you can't be an alcoholic your whole life. plenty of "recovering addicts" live miserable lives.
@@robin3 Yeah recovering from addiction is usually pretty miserable. That’s the whole point lol
@@SabbathPriest33 you missed the point.
Bert is gonna be 49 this year and he's like "yeah but James quit when he was like 50".
lol, all i heard was excuses from him. addicts will find justification.
Damn... Bert is depressing. He sounds very desperate to justify his drinking
because he is an alcoholic that can switch it on and off. its super dangerous
@@gumborambo4540 Steve-O said it himself, if you think you can control it you will never get sober. The more hopeless you are the better chance of success you have. I had to quit it was not a sustainable way of life. I've had two uncles and one aunt die in their early fifties cause they wouldn't stop drinking. One of those uncles got a liver transplant and still wouldn't quit. Don't wait till its too late Bert.
@@gumborambo4540 you can’t switch alcoholism on or off lol. I can go months without drinking but every time I do I go balls to the wall. I can’t just have a few beers or there’s no point.
Who isnt depressed these days?
@@jacobross735 That’s exactly what he means. When you’re not drinking it’s switched off but when you have that first drink your alcoholism kicks in.
I’m not sure that Bert realizes that making desperate excuses for his alcoholism is far worse for his brand than cleaning up his life would be.
Clean up his life? Nice soapbox
Do you use ifunny?
I can’t speak for him.. certainly it would be good for his health.. but his life seems fine .. even good
He himself has been the biggest joke he's ever made
@@ZombieLincoln666 yeah till his health goes bad. It’s not a matter of if but when.
“I can’t quit drinking because of... branding”. Alcoholics come up with anything. I know I did.
@Wordsmith 430 "Alcoholism is, broadly, any drinking of alcohol that results in significant mental or physical health problems"
You can be an alcoholic and only drink once a year. You can be a college student and drink 3x a week and not be one. Abuse is not how much or its effect but the mentality of the user and the reason behind using.
What you mention is called physical dependence. There is also mental dependence aka situational dependence. These terms are separate from abuse and addiction.
@Wordsmith 430 lots of definitions of alcoholism. I personally was an everyday drinker but I know people that totally function and don’t drink as often but when they do there are bad repercussions. I’m not judging or trying to give you or him shit but I hope if he needs help he gets it. But to forgo health/living your best life because of “branding” is so dumb to me. Again though, not in his shoes. Hope he does what’s right for him.
lol branding jesus christ..
@@adrianflo6481 being addicted has nothing to do with its effect or reasoning. If you do something every day and stop and withdrawal or find a mental or physical need for the substance you are addicted then. No one in history drank once a year and was diagnosed as a alcoholic. What’s next the earths flat? What’s “AR” in AR-15 stand for? “Assault rifle”? Incorrect
@@wiggitywhitefox you don't seem to understand the mentally of someone who abuses. There isn't a precise definition of alcoholism but one could agree that it's abuse, overuse or misuse. Tho you might define it as "physical dependency on gaba through fermented carbohydrates" (compared to the exact same affliction based on Xanax or gabapentin)
I can speek from own experience than any ammount of alcohol that enters my body does so in misuse or abuse. Even tho I only drink once or twice a year.
Abuse is a state of mentality. You can abuse work, relationships, sex and training.
Alcoholism is loosely defined as any alcohol consumption that causes harm. Its not defined how much or physical dependency.
Alcoholism is not the same as addiction. But they are very often correlated.
Question: would you call me an alcoholic after a week at Sweden rock festival and having lucid dreams and shakes for 4 days after ?
“Don’t owe it to your fans to be a drunk” 👍
Bert just needs to make a joke about how he's already ran his liver to the ground. And how he wants to live longer. Ppl will respect it.
I think I agree
well said!
That's definitely the move.
This nigga rich enough to buy a new liver he gon b aight
@@ad2142 look at the comments on the video, and his friends concerns about him, that is the main affect, not his liver.
I was a bartender for 5 years and that industry consumed me and I made that my full identity. I was afraid to quit drinking thought I wouldn’t have as much fun or be as much fun with out it. Did the hardest thing and tried getting sober and did. Drinking fueled all that fear and anxiety. Once you get past all that cloudiness in your addiction I think you start to discover who you actually are and I’m sure you’ll like who you see. Feels great! Cheers y’all.
I quit 7 years ago in a similar situation as a functional drinker and still find I'm not as fun to be around as I was before, have you noticed that also? I enjoy how i physically feel and my brain feels way clearer, but i feel significantly quieter, calmer, and less funny. I don't mind so much but i did always enjoy making people laugh easier.
@@nineallday000 I'm an alcoholic who drinks on weekends. I think that's what I fear. I fear that everything I like is due to drinking. If I don't drink, everything I like will be irrelevant and I'll need to start from scratch, like sports, bars, lots of women. I feel like I would just be into making money all the time, which probably wouldn't be bad I guess.
No one likes a quitter.
It really is amazing how much better people look after they get sober.
My dad used to tell me. "Keep doin what your doin n you'll keep gettin what gettin. Fact
Bert you are talking to Steve O! He spent decades trying to keep up with his image and it almost killed him!
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YES👍
Yep. And now he is better than ever! I watched his stand up a month ago and he stole the show. Who would have thought Stev-o would become a philosopher
Growing up with SteveO it is pretty great watching this. He went down, and look at him now. I have much respect for this bro.
If Bert stopped drinking I know I’d be even more of a fan, everyone loves a good comeback story.
Like Kim Kardashian.
No one likes a quitter
A comeback story would be better than the machine story
Bert’s eyes are starting to get that permanent-drunk glaze. Big Boy better take it easy or he’s gonna become another Bam Margera.
Too late
Too late? Dude has a wife and kids, and from what I've seen he looks to be a good father. He'll never be a Bam.
@@jeremyc9593 You’re right then again he might end up more like Ryan Dunn.
@@adventuresofbingbongmooch4699 Dunn died driving 130 mph in his Porsche 911. That's not something I'd see Bert doing either. Bert's just realizing he's getting too old for that lifestyle. I did the same thing, saying that I could see myself not drinking anymore (after about 20 years) and my friends would laugh, but it eventually just came true. I didn't need to stop, nor did I set a plan in stone to stop. I just started going out less and less until it eventually just came to an end. Sorry for rambling on, but Bert will be fine.
Whats do the constant dazed eyes look like.
you know your in trouble when steve o is the sensible sober friend.
You’re*
Steveo has grown so much, such an inspiration
7 months sober, the shit ain't creeping back in my life ffs , I'm done..
Hell yeah boss, good on you!
hope ur doing well
Steve-O speaks like a man who's been to many hours of therapy, trying to get better. Listen up, Bert.
Been sober for 9 days been drinking for over 20+ years ! Thank you for this video very helpful...
Did you make it bro? How are you feeling?
Be careful with quitting drinking if you have been drinking regularly for that long
. Seek medical help, because stopping cold turkey can kill you.
I'm almost 3 months sober. One day, you just realize that it's time. At least for me. I want to be healthier, and live a long time for my kids.
I'm 9 months sober. Woke up one day and quit everything cold turkey that morning. No more smokes, no more weed, no more drinking, no more pills.
I still had smokes in my pocket, pills in a bottle, joints in the garage, and beer in the fridge. 20 years of intoxication. "Fukk it, I'm done"
You're absolutely right, 'One day, you just realize it's time'.
Honestly, it was WAY easier than I thought it would be. Didn't faze me one bit.
When it's time, it's easy.
Yeah, for me, it was the realization that some people just can't be normal drinkers. Takes some 20 years, others 50. For me, 26. I'll be 1 whole year sober in 3 days. 😊
@@Danny-ko4zl congrats my man!
I'm finally there as well I dumped out my last bottle of whiskey 5 days ago. It's just time and it will never work until you know you want to be done. I've known for a while I need to put it down. Now the desire is there.
@@chrisjames2593 Stay strong!
"If its time to stop, its time to stop"
Love it.
So Bert is in the "make any excuse to justify his addiction even though it's a bullshit excuse and he knows it and everybody else knows it and he knows that they know it but it's all he's fucking got at this point to keep him from doing the hard work of quitting" stage of his alcoholism. Good. He's almost ready to quit.
😂😂😂
He'll never quit
no bert, the reason you have a hard time quitting drinking is because you're an alcoholic lol
@M Mac you’re brain dead mac ?
The lol at the end.
You’re saying it’s his fault or something.....
@@TheBlashMusic not really, just seems like he's dancing around the truth even though he knows it. its not his fault he's addicted to something, i've had my own problems with that in the past.
*Travis Scott voice* STRAIGHT UP
Bert is lying to himself. He's scared of the withdrawals.
Some people have an issue with drinking an cannot manage it very well - it consumes their life and becomes unsustainable. Bert clearly manages it well.
@@bluemystic7501 I don’t think he manages it well
@@user-bf5vi6yg8n He's got a better career than most of us, no? He has two kids, a wife, successful podcasts, should I go on?
@@bluemystic7501
What does any of that have to do with alcoholism?
@@Andrew-fv4sj An alcoholic spends most of the day drinking/drunk and would not be able to manage a successful career, kids, and a family like Burt has.
"It just creeps back into your life" the words of every addict. Hang in there bros, we will power through it.
No one likes a quitter
Bert wont stop drinking he's a lifer seen his personality 1000 times
Bert gave up a baseball career to be a lifer frat boy!!
Wouldn’t you have said the same thing about Steve?
Bert realized he's not that funny without taking his shirt off and being drunk. Maybe he could be, but he's leaned so far into that shtick
He'd just replace it with more high pitched talk-laughter instead of making jokes
That’s exactly what it is.
He's not funny when he does that either
I feel that way about weed. I feel so unfunny without it.
Bert, we don’t expect you to be the machine forever. Just keep up the hilarious life stories, sober.
I will be 6 years sober from alcohol next month. There’s nothing wrong with admitting you have a problem. If you can handle an occasional drink, that’s okay too. I don’t know much about Bert, but this interview gives me the vibe that he would greatly benefit from some sober time. Best wishes, guys!
How do you feel nowadays compared to when you drink? I’m two weeks sober with no help/group and it feels like hell. I’ve been diligent though.
No one likes a quitter
@@neurohack9038 Stay on the path. It rocks
He can’t have one, sobriety is hard but so rewarding
The raspy voice podcast
Bert is insecure about the lack of strength of his talent.
What talent?!!
For good reason.
Joe should do a Rogan 401k package a decent crib in austin. a few bucks in mutual funds work at his club in Austin.
Scared to quit drinking, sounds like an excuse to keep drinking. Smh.
💯 he’s rationalizing. But Steve-Os comment abt James is brilliant. He ain’t buyin it
shake your head all you want but im gonna chug a beer right now, cheers
I know that feeling
Everywhere Brent goes, it sounds like people are trying to have a mini intervention for him
I have noticed that too. Also a good sign he needs to cut back on the drinking
I was the master at using my creativity to justify drinking. You have to stop making excuses and be fully responsible. My life is terrible when I drink, sober I can live an ok life. There is nothing else to discuss, no excuses.
What is your opinion on smoking weed after being addicted to alcohol?
@@mftoeless1687 Weed is generally, for most people, A LOT less destructive than alcohol. Though weed addiction is real and can significantly damage peoples lives. Mainly relying on weed for any happiness and just being fine watching tv all day, basically being allowed to feel ok whilst stagnating = leads to future regrets. Also, it can lead to worsened mental health for some people, though better mental health for others, so it is all personal really. Joey Diaz smokes weed a lot after quitting, I think it is fine for most people but just be wary of its negatives. A lot of weed smokers are in a cult really who think it is amazing for everyone and has no negatives, but it can. Oh and I guess be careful that weed does not lead you to alcohol I guess, it probably wouldn't right but that just came to mind in case. You'll work it out bro! All the best.
@@mftoeless1687 I would recommend more becoming addicted to exercise tbh haha that's what I've done.
@@danielbooth5035 thanks bro yeah for me personally I think I’m addicted to weed atm and all it’s done for me is reinforce that I shouldn’t do other shit other than psychedelics my weed addiction doesn’t effect me terribly cause It doesn’t make me lazy and I operate to the point where no one knows I’m high and it’s not a stress for me to hide it so I’m honestly ok with the addiction
@@mftoeless1687 I smoked a lot of weed every day for about 15 years. I was convinced it helped with creativity and improved my life in general. I quit 2 years ago due to financial reasons and my life has improved in every aspect since then. Creativity actually comes to me more naturally now. Weed can be very deceptive, as it doesn't completely destroy your life like a lot of other drugs, but it blinds you from seeing how much it is holding you back in many ways. I don't know anyone who has quit weed and have not had their life improve because of it.
I believe in you Bert. Commit to a year without alcohol. The rewards are beyond anything you can imagine. I'm 5 years without a single drink. My life is amazing.
Congratulations but Bert has been complaining about his drinking for a decade and hasn’t done shit, he’s still fat and drinking like a caper
He doesn't want to though.
Nobody but you thinks your assertion about your amazing life is compelling. And highly implausible that your life is amazing if you live in the US in 2023.
Bert, your fans want you to be happy and healthy. You do not have to pretend that you stopped drinking. You are not a brand, you are you.
Steve-O is so cool, man.. genuinely a nice guy
I only now noticed that steve o has a danger ehren shirt on with the taliban prank
Eagle eye up in here, I would’ve never noticed that
Where can I buy this
It's cool to see Bert talk to an actual recovered addict, all his friends and family just enable him.
Props to Steve O, such an inspiration and I wish him all the best in everything he does, you can see in his face how fast he doesn't fall for the same old excuses and stories.
ofc he made it about cancel culture too.
Agreed. I love Tom Segura but he is one of the main enablers
@@User_32 Tom likes money
@@ChichiNaka Its so fucked up in many ways to keep enabling him to drink for cash.
I know it doesn't count for much, but quitting a vice is an amazing feeling. I've been cigarette and nicotine free for almost two years. Burt is right in the sense of saying you know when it's your time, because I loved smoking, and then one day I simply said to myself "I don't want to do this anymore" and that was it
I agree, I did the same thing with weed 2 weeks ago. Never felt better.
@@TheRausing1 lol weed
@@chrishandsome4267 weed makes you lazy and groggy over time. If you smoke all the time, you are limiting yourself because you are constantly in an altered state. There is absolutely no reason to smoke daily or very regularly. In the end it’s escapism from the true self. Weed is a value changing drug, a low key version of psychedelics, but daily smoking is not good. I’ve done lots of substances, LOTS.
dont put people down. for no reason. weed can cause issues. @@chrishandsome4267
The hardest thing about quitting alcohol is that you may have to get a new social circle and that means having no friends for a while which can be very depressing and lonely for a period of time but if you stick with it long enough you will find other things that do not involve alcohol and better meaningful relationships, it's so much better but i get why it is so hard for people at first. For me, i had to get comfortable with just being by myself for several years until i found other things to obsess on that were giving me a major payoff in return and better friendships too.
Very well said! I can relate to your statement 1000000%. Bravo.
Bert has a huge circle of rich and famous friends who love him and will be sober around him and spend time with him. Stop making bs excuses that don't apply to him. None of his fans are friends. His stand up sucks. He could actually become a good comedian if he got sober.
Good conversation. Bert has a weird relationship with alcohol and I appreciate his transparency.
Nothing weird about it. He's an alcoholic
No one ever said, "I really turned my life around when I started drinking."
Alright, I'll be that guy. Not for the better, but still..
Fun fact Alcohol saved seth McFarlanes life he was to drunk to
Get on one of the 911 planes
I mean...
No one ever said it’s super fun to be around recovering alcoholics and former drug users
And yet here you are watching Steve-O
Way to go Steve-O be the example sir! He should really listen because if anyone knows you do sir!!!
When Steve-o is the voice of reason, and is promoting sobriety to you, you best be listening and acting on his advice
Love you Bert!!!! This shit is hard.... Feel Steve-O's Light! You have many Souls of support loving you! You got this!!!!
“Alcohol may be man's worst enemy, but the bible says love your enemy.” Frank Sinatra
True
What does Frank say about Religious Institutions? lol
He’s dead so who gives a shit what Sinatra thinks
Your mom does
@@6iron6miket6 His mom probably does care what Sinatra thinks lol
I love him so so much and wouldn't think any less if he quit drinking.id probably like him more.but I am an addict though
I feel like Steve O is the wrong person to spin this weak ass narrative too.
yeah its kinda cringe
Really? Damn I find the exact opposite. I feel like Stevo should start partying again and get back to Bert’s level. Stevo fell off hard in his sober days.
@@Wandering_Chemist he was going to die homie
Right the lack of situational awareness was weird. Pure denial
@@Wandering_Chemist you’re a failure in life I can tell
I really hope that Bert figures it out. The body cannot sustain that kind of punishment forever.
We all die someday
I respect steve-o not backing down. He heard the addictive behavior as did I and instead of enabling Bert he stood fast and hard. I'm very happy to see steve-o taking his life seriously while still having a blast with life.
Steve-o is like the gnarly twin of Dr. Drew
Allen Carr - Easy way to control alcohol. Stopped me dead in my tracks after getting boozed daily for 18 years.
Is Bert trying to out-rasp Steve-O's voice ?? You can try Bert, but your never gonna have the consistent raspy Steve-O rasp........Love both these guys. Good Pod
Bert thinks if he quit drinks the party will end
A year later, he’s still drinking a lot and bigger than ever
bert you will always be the machine!!! sobriety will strengthen your character and give you a whole new perspective to bring to the stage
Chis Farley said similar things. I remember seeing this in a documentary.
Steve O being a supportive critic here. Love him for that!
wow ber actually looks like he's paying attention
Can we take a moment to realize how much of a 180 Steve O did. It’s honestly astonishing and I’m super happy for him
Seriously man I've listened to hours of various podcasts with Burt, the man's an alcoholic and needs to clean up. He even claims to black out often and use sleeping pills. It's all about drinking with him and in a huge fan and I want him to get clean please.
Steve-O in my process of getting sober these podcasts are extremely helpful. The no bullshit approach to sobriety is appreciated.
Watch an alcoholic desperately trying to justify his drinking. This is just sad
Completely agree. And this is a grown man with children. Sad to see someone in the grips of addiction
There is always this massive symbolic double edged sword in most alcoholics lives. For me and most others, it would probably be that alcohol causes anxiety, but if you don't drink it, you also achieve anxiety. Bert definitely gets this also, but his fate is much more tragic because his entire career is built around being this shirtless party guy. The worst thing a comedian can do is typecast themselves and he is so deep into that character, that he will always be more tempted to go back to drinking than you or I. His character bought him a beautiful life and he probably feels like it would be selfish for his families financial success to quit drinking. He is that deep.
Speaking from experience?/
@@notrealy180217 yeah you're just another excuse maker. If you want to quit do something about it. Anxiety can be rough but it is totally possible to work through without caving to your addiction. Many people have done it before you
It is sad. But it's also part of the insanity of alcoholism. In his mind he probably doesn't realize the mental gymnastics an alcoholic will go through to justify the need for a drink.
Thanks Steve O! 11-26-07 Making my day! My brother in recovery!
I’m currently an alcoholic, 12 deep at 6am cause I woke up at 1pm and decided to wait a bit before getting one on today. The comments are 100% right at least for my experience. I tell myself I’m gonna quit every day and end up waking up and grabbing a beer two hours after I open my eyes. I hope he gets better, don’t wanna see Bert go down the same rode as hedberg but just with a different substance
Do it slowly. And talk to someone about the shit that's hurting you.. Be real not with the person listening to you, but be real to yourself, the person listening is just there to reflect.
If it's over some drinks, cool, just don't drink your feelings & getting wasted where you are incoherent in talking about your feelings but use it if you have to, to get that shit that's buried deep in you that can't get out when you're sober, and go from there
You're currently a champ. Don't quit.
You recognize you have a problem. That's the most important step. I'm at 34 days still struggling but it's totally worth it.
0:26 that is pure love in Steve O's face man... just wanting to see his brotha not get dragged.
I can’t wait til Bert listens to his drunk delusions in the future lol
Never gonna happen that dude is gonna be a drunk for life
Steve-O is friggin awesome dude!
Bert we'd rather see you healthy and happy. The struggle getting sober could relate to funny on stage.
"If it's time to stop it's time to stop." Word...
Considering I don’t know who Bert is, I think he should get sober. I won’t mind
Watch his special The Machine. It's excellent.
You can also watch his show The Cabin on Netflix!
God bless you Bert and Keep On Rockin in the Free World...
Ever watch the truman show, as soon as your “show” is over, straight into the next. Never sacrifice your health for fans, your friends will be there forever
IKR, as soon as you’re gone people are gonna forget about you and move on
Steve O is the best person for Bert to talk to about this subject.
Bert is so not ready. You can feel it. It's kinda like me w/ weed. You don't even realize how much of your life you've wasted to that drug/bottle. It kills you slowly so you don't realize how bad it really is. Watching and learning from Steve-O in 2022 will hopefully turn the tide for both Bert and I!
You can do it. The weed abuse/addiction will stunt your life progression.
I love sober Steve-O. He’s still the funny, absurd character he’s always been, but with a strong sense of wisdom, direction, and peace about him. Those who’ve been through recovery know he’s one of the real ones. I hope Bert listens to him. Steve-O is one of those examples many recovering addicts look up to.
All I hear is excuses
Fuckin yeah Steve-O Savin lives! Hero work.
Oh boy you know Bert does NOT love the title of this video😂
Good luck Bert! I hope you can find peace in what will be best for you and your loved ones in the long term. Think about the thousands of new sober fans you could pick up as a result of getting sober.
We all know that during sober October that Bert was still taking his xanax...
You can’t just quit that stuff unfortunately 😩 it often takes months
oh for sure, but in his addict mind he didn't count that
I don’t believe for a second bert truly stuck to sober October.
God damn, Bert's getting that old drinker voice already
These are a lot of really ridiculous excuses. He’ll stop when he’s ready not because a “branding issue” lol.
Yeah, what’s all this “branding” shit? I’m never hip to all these modern, cool little terms...😂
Stevo is a inspiration
Bert sounds like he’s already convinced himself. I bet he’d be hyper productive if he quit drinking.
@Wordsmith 430 ask Bert? How the fuck should I know his productivity level if the guy stopped drinking. I’m just speculating
Spent most of my 20s drinking (3 nights a week?). Never had a problem with it, just social partying ....etc.
When my son came along at 28 I just stopped partying so much and I don't drink alone (wife doesn't drink) so I don't drink.
Just showing that even though I was getting smashed out drunk 3 times a week it was only ever social. I never suffered any physical long term withdrawals (not counting hangovers - there were plenty of those) or mental ones.
Lets not say "you can have a drinking problem without being an alcoholic" because all you are doing there is softening the language.
If you are unable to resist drinking - you are an alcoholic. Be it physical or mental dependency - it is still a dependency on a substance.
Berts like a bottle of wine and a mixed drink with Xanax at night kinda guy. Not to mention the gallon of Kool-aid a day he drinks!!
I don’t think this is fully acurate you can absolutely have a drinking problem and not be a alcoholic I don’t drink often but I absolutely have a drinking problem anytime I drink I drink until I pass out or black out I only drink socially but I stopped beacuse of that I can stop myself of any substances without any real problem except for alcohol and coke
I used to drink into blackout drunks every night until I learned I damaged my brain but I
😂😂😂😂😂
let's talk general anesthesia
best youtube comment i have ever seen
Steve o is giving wisdom here and bert is barely even listening
I have thought Bert to be a depressing figure for a really long time, but this is just crushing. You gotta know when to stop.
@1:39 steve-o clearly cut it here, and bert was obviously about to say something like "i mean look at you!"
He “loves” sober October but skipped the last one???
Sober October was his idea
He won't do it if there's no one else to take the dive with him.
Man, Steveo is just magnificent .
All Bert is saying is “I’ve made a career out of creating material about the life I live, so if I choose to live another life I have to create new material and I’m having nothing but success right now so I’m contemplating if I would like to do that or not.”
That’s what I took from this interview. If you want to become sober and never have another alcoholic beverage in your life.. fine! if you wanna continue to have a beer from time to time go ahead. 🤷🏻♂️
If you feel like quitting is just around the corner, the time is now