An in-depth conversation of almost an hour and a half with Bam Margera can give a lot of itself. This was the case with the podcast of Miss Understoodwhere he was also accompanied by his wife, Dannii Margera; and where they explained things like these:
The path to sobriety
Bam Margera has battled addiction and has managed to stay sober since August, thanks in large part to the support and ultimatum of his wife Dannii, who made him choose between his relationship with her or alcohol. “She gave me the definitive ultimatum: her love or the vodka.”
A life on the verge of death
The skateboarding legend suffered five consecutive 20-minute seizures that left him on life support for eight days. This critical event made him realize how close he was to death and prompted him to seek help. “I woke up after eight days on life support with a tube in my throat because I couldn’t breathe on my own.”
Custody of his son Phoenix
Bam is embroiled in a bitter custody battle over his son Phoenix, which has been a significant source of stress and conflict in his life. “All I want is to see my son, that’s all.”
Relationship with “Jackass”
Although he was an essential part of “Jackass,” Bam has had conflicts with the team, especially with Johnny Knoxville, whom he challenged to a bare-knuckle boxing match due to personal and professional disagreements. “I want to take on Knoxville in a bare-knuckle boxing match.”
Traumatic experiences
Margera has had numerous accidents and injuries throughout his career, including multiple broken bones and staples to his head, as well as spending 17 hours in a holding cell in Vista, California, which he describes as one of his most painful experiences. . “Freezing for 17 hours in a holding cell was worse than any other injury.”
Fear of snakes
Bam has a phobia of snakes that dates back to his childhood, when he was bitten by a black snake. This fear has been exploited in the filming of “Jackass,” causing him real anguish. “Filming with snakes is the worst thing that has ever happened to me.”
Lifestyle changes
Since kicking his destructive habits, Bam has adopted a more structured routine that includes walking his dogs, exercising, and skating, which has significantly improved his overall well-being. “I needed structure in my life, and now I have it.”
Independent film project
Bam and Dannii participated in an independent film called “Collecting Souls,” a ghost-hunting film with horror elements, highlighting their desire to explore new horizons in acting. “Working on ‘Collecting Souls’ was an incredible experience.”
Passion for saving animals
Dannii and Bam are deeply committed to rescuing animals, especially dogs, and have integrated this activity into their daily lives, actively contributing to shelters and rescue organizations. “We have saved dogs and that has become a big part of our lives.”
Future projects and a quiet life
Bam plans to work on a documentary about his life and is enjoying a quieter, more homely life, away from the nightlife and parties, focusing on his family, his animals and his creative hobbies such as painting and skate park design. . “Now I prefer a quiet night at home, working on my art and taking care of my dogs.”
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