November 30, 2023
Brandon Novak On Surviving Jail, Skateboarding with Tony Hawk & His Relationship w/ Bam Margera
Locked In with Ian BickAbout this episode
Brandon Novak is on the show to share his story of skateboarding with Tony Hawk, battles with his own demons, surviving jail and how was able to build a new life for himself. Follow Ian Bick on Instagram: @ian_bick & Snapchat: ianbick Connect with Brandon Novak: https://brandonnovak.com Buy Merch: https://lockedinbrand.com Use code lockedin at checkout to get 20% off your order Connect with Ian Bick: https://www.ianbick.com Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:32 - Surrounding myself with the right people 00:05:01 - Connecting Stories and Creating a Beautiful Sweater 00:07:31 - The Complex Background of a Skateboarder 00:10:15 - The Influence of Parents 00:12:52 - Deflection 00:15:30 - The Influence of Skateboarding and Substance Abuse 00:18:01 - Childhood Skateboarding Memories 00:20:36 - The Influence of Skateboarding and the Misuse of Talent 00:23:10 - The Struggle with Fulfillment 00:25:49 - Skateboarding and Divine Intervention 00:28:32 - Defiance and Reaching Out to Help Others 00:31:23 - Journey to recovery 00:33:45 - From Skateboarding to Jackass 00:36:23 - Skater Fashion Cycles 00:39:09 - The Evolution and Impact of Stunts and Antics 00:41:44 - From Defects to Assets 00:44:30 - Laying it all on the table 00:47:20 - The Impact of my life choices 00:50:11 - Celebrity Status and Controversy in Jail 00:52:52 - Medical Issues from Using 00:55:28 - Finding Fulfillment in the Simple Things 00:58:03 - The Moment of Change 01:00:50 - Accountability and Recovery 01:03:19 - The Difficulty of Helping Someone who doesn't want to be helped 01:06:11 - Helping Other 01:08:48 - The Importance of Accountability 01:11:21 - Overcoming Stigma and Redefining the Future 01:13:59 - Creating an Environment for Recovery 01:16:47 - Finding Understanding Powered by Creative Evolution Studios https://creativeevolutionstudios.com Produced by: https://www.instagram.com/shanedanahy https://www.shanedanahy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices