Brandon Novak Talks Upcoming Speaking Event in Dubuque

On Saturday, September 12th, Hillcrest Family Services will welcome Brandon Novak to Dubuque. The event is free to attend, and will be held at the University of Dubuque Heritage Center. Novak rose to fame as part of the CKY crew, a group of friends and relatives in the West Chester, PA area, which also included Bam Margera. From there, Novak was a staple presence in shows like Viva La Bam and several of the Jackass movie sequels.

Earlier this month, I got to chat with Murphy Bleymeyer of Hillcrest Family Services about the event. Now, I had the privilege of chatting with Brandon Novak himself in advance of his upcoming appearance in Dubuque.

READ MORE: Hillcrest to Bring 'Jackass' Alum Brandon Novak to Dubuque

Brandon Novak's Descent Into Addiction and Story of Sobriety:

While perfecting his skateboarding skills and being a part of numerous film and TV productions, Novak struggled for over 20 years with a variety of addictions. Throughout his early life, he was addicted to cocaine, heroin, pain pills, and alcohol, and spent most of his birthdays between the ages of 19 and 35 in jail or a rehab.

CKY and Jackass devotees such as myself likely know a little bit about Novak's well-documented struggles, recovery efforts, and relapses over the years. Everything changed for Novak on May 25th, 2015. He's been sober ever since. And he's predicated his life on traveling around the country to share his story, and help others get sober.

My Conversation with Brandon Novak:

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My chat with Brandon Novak was inspiring. He's direct as can be, pointed and concise when he talks. He's all about uplifting others and informing those of how his mistakes hurt him, but eventually down a path where he's now 12 years sober.

In addition to the upcoming speaking engagement, Novak shared insights into his long-in-the-works documentary, The Brandon Novak Story, and its status, as well as if keeps in touch with other former CKY crewmembers, such as Bam Margera, Rake Yohn, and Chris Raab (aka Raab Himself).

In addition to the interview, below are some links for those interested in the event, Hillcrest Family Services in Dubuque, or Brandon Novak in general:

• Information about Brandon Novak coming to Dubuque on September 12th
• Hillcrest Family Services' website
• Register for Brandon Novak's appearance at the University of Dubuque's Heritage Center
• More about Brandon Novak and his Novak House treatment facility