I just wish he'd admitted to being under the influence sometimes when he was wrestling. It's a really bad thing for an addict to keep lying about stuff like that, and we all know he was f'd up many, many times in the ring. I just hope now that AEW is a complete clown show that Jake doesn't fall back to his habits. Also I hope Jake has himself a woman :)
@jules8876 The period Joe and Jake were discussing was before Jake started showing up to indie gigs fat, bald, and fucked up out of his mind. He wasn't being dishonest, they were just discussing an earlier period in his life.
"That is the insanity of the disease. The disease will let you sit in a place for 3 or 4 months and not touch you. It won't even come knocking on your door, because it knows you're locked in, you're gonna do this. But its over there doing push ups in the corner waiting on your ass" .. this is the best description of addiction I ever heard!
That's a pretty damn good description of whats going on. Ice been to three rehab centers. getting clean is easy (more or less). Staying clean inside the center is easy. Now I wouldn't go back to my habit right away like he describes calling his dealer but it always seemed to find me again. The booze especially. You have no self awareness, and the damage you can cause from that blindness is horrible.
Much love Jake the snake! I just got a new job as an oil lubrication technician! I was a homeless junkie! Now my life is reaching new heights! God bless you brother! I see your authenticity!
This guy was THE tragic story of pro wrestling forever. I'm beyond thrilled that he's gotten clean, and gotten his life back. That is awesome. Maybe my favorite wrestler from the early 90s.
I remember when he did the Heroes of Wrestling show and made some let's just say obscene gestures with his snake. He looked rough back then, but now he's completely turned his entire life around and I'm happy for him.
I never would have guessed this man had so much pain inside him. He's come so far after what he's been through. What a fucking fascinating human being.
Jake Roberts, Your a gift from god, im not religious by the way, but hearing you speak, for the first time ever today, mean alot im sure to many. True hero.
He talked with such openness and honesty, this is a recovered man, no matter if he slips or not. He knows himself. It takes hard work to get to this stage in life, it has given me much to think about.
14:05 - When he started talking about shame, I started crying. His life was so heartbreaking. I'm so glad he's still around to talk about it and be open about it. I love ya man!
What DDP did for Jake and Scott Hall was miracle work. Those two were some that we as lifelong wrestling fans thought would not make it to even be alive now. God Bless Jake, Scott, and Dallas.
This was really emotional for me to watch this man talk about what he’s been through. Seeing someone I would call a hero so vulnerable is hard thing to compute. Much love Jake, I’m proud of you. And when he started roasting Jamie at the end I was like yessss.. there’s Jake the Snake! 🐍
14:00 i was in tears as he told me about shame, im so glad DDP got him clean, i loved him as a wrestler when i was younger, he was my favourite and im so pleased that he got clean and now he’s a lot happier and contented, you can see it
Thank you guys. Jake is one of a kind , He came out and spoke in Australia a couple of years ago , truly inspirational and very funny , an honour to meet him.
So inspiring to hear Jake's story. I can understand his story as an ex addict myself. His road to getting clean shows that it is possible with heart and determination!
I was the kid growing up that hated all the baby faces, Jake Roberts was one of my all time favorite heels. Great memories of my youth. It makes me so happy that Jake is in a good place in life. Glad he reconnected with his family.
Probably one of the top 3 guests Joe has had on his podcast. IMO Jake lived a life of incredible up’s and unimaginable downs. The documentaries,books are incredible. And even more amazing to see how far he’s come. ✊
The most open I have ever heard of addition spoken. As a wrestling fan from the time I was 5 years old, and as an addict from my late teens, I could never begin to understand how hard it was to publicly speak about these things. Jake... You truly are an inspiration.
Sexual and physical abuse happens to boys and men more than people know. It's time we start taking care of the men and boys in society. We need more programs to help men and boys. They constantly suffer in silence because if they speak out, they are mocked, shamed, or people don't believe. They are constantly told to "man up" The truth is society would collapse without them.
Victims are victims. It happens to all of us, more than people know. Male and female alike, suffer in silence. We're all in this together, ....aannnd we can make real change, together. ✊🏼
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Jake’s honesty and openness is so inspiring. How many of us have deep shame and insecurities that no one would guess or understand? When you see someone with an addiction or maybe on the street, maybe think first of what brought them to that point before assuming any sane person would want to be addicted or living on the street. Hats off to Jake the Snake for showing his profoundness and maturity. I hope his story helps a lot of people.
The brutal honesty on display here is refreshing and as a lifelong pro wrestling fan, it's great to see guys like Jake Roberts healthy again and maybe using their own experiences to help others. Also diamond Dallas Page is one of the best human beings around.
In a business that's *riddled* with tragic stories, addiction, rejection and very literal as well as not so literal pain, it is honestly great to see a story of a great guy who got dealt a shitty hand and still ended up turning his life around. I'm not even a fan of wrestling and yet I absolutely admire Jake the Snake because his story gave me a better understanding of what my dad went through when he quit drinking.
That. Friggin. Guy. He was my hero growing up, but I think he's MORE my hero now. What a remarkable human. I can't even say enough good things to express how much respect I have for that man.
I was the same way with oxys in the beginning had mad energy could do laps at my labor job but once you get use to it the energy wears off and the addiction slowly creeps in...this man is lucky to be alive after hearing all the shit he been through wish you all the best snake man
Yeah same. It's the intense euphoria, don't get me wrong, if I wanted to nod out I'd just sit down for a minute. But I used to take 250 mgs of methadone just to start the day and work circles around everyone on the crew all day, even 12+hrs days sometimes. But then when I was off work I'd take another 350mgs to sit (or stand and lean) and nod out. Crazy shit
"Shame is something that you put on yourself." This! Exactly this! Don't you ever forget it! No matter what kind of addiction, they are all self-defeating by nature. They start as a form of escapism. But they trap you! Which is exactly how any and every addiction maintains itself. Addiction puts you onto a never-ending guilt trip and chips away at your resilience, until it is in bits and pieces. Consumption remains the only "tried and true" coping mechanism left, all the while it becomes a major stressor itself. It's like a hellhound sustaining itself through it's own shit. That is why these cycles need thorough re-wiring to be broken through. And most addicts, at some point, will be too far out there to turn that franchise around on their own. Their internalized aggression and the biochemistry, that overwhelmingly governs behaviour, is completely out of whack. That is what you are dealing with as an addict and/or as a relative of an addict. Massive respect for Jake the Snake, DDP and Ramon! Listen carefuly to this man. There is much to learn. Because addiction, in my opinion, is the most commonly misunderstood disease on the planet. Unfortunately it is also one of the most volatile ones.
Wow, what a turnaround! So happy to see Jake happy and healthy! This man single handedly formed my fear of snakes but he was one of my favorites too lol. Good for you Jake! DDP was the car, but you still had to sit in it and start it up, such an inspiration
I'm a double bilateral lower limb amputee. I lost my legs at the age of 9 months old in a car train accident with my father. I'm 45 now in my arms are so worn out that they put me in an electric wheelchair because I can't wheel myself because of the pain. I have yearly surgeries on my elbows just to keep them going. I was around a hundred sixty pounds and that was perfect for me I'm a very big bone guy as you can imagine from having to use my arms my whole life as arms and legs. I weigh about 235 pounds now and nothing I try is helping. I reached out DDP yoga. Explain my situation to him and I heard nothing back from them. I think they're just scared of me not having legs or something. I'm so glad that you got help from him Jake but I sure wish he would reach out to me.things are getting really bad and I don't know what to do anymore my health is bad. Joe if you have any ideas please let me know ..Jake if you have any ideas please let me know. I'd love to get back into my judo and martial arts and I have a second degree black belt in judo have a black belt in shotokan karate. But sadly I've had to give up all my training. I fought semi pro MMA here locally in Illinois and Iowa with 9 wins and 1 loss. I used to be so active but now things are so bad and I need help. Its like everybody I reach out to, to try to get a little help ,or ideas that will help will blow me off.... Really hoping you guys won't....
jake is the living embodiment of a man whos gone to the bottom,dug even further down,but still came out on top.... hope he's living his best life with his family and friends
First saw this about 2019. Know that Jake has had many trials, largely health related, since this interview with Joe. Still, it remains inspiring to see that, for a while at least, he was able to get help, pull himself up, and feel good about his life.
😢 Wow, the honesty and they way he conveys the emotions he feels in his storytelling is amazing. Thats what we need.. inspiration through truth. Thanks Jake, and thank you DDP for saving this soul.
God bless this man bro. That's a very sad story to hear. It's even sadder when you realize that a lot of people go through that kind of s*** growing up if you had a good household and a good family life. Thank your parents every now and then bro. Not everybody gets that.
The " baby bird" comment out of Jake's mouth is what touched me because part of me feels that way about myself. Very powerful very strong man. God bless you Jake for your honesty. You're amazing. And Dallas is freaking amazing. I just love him. He's my lifeline right now
Damn this hit close to home . Thank you jake for being so open and honest with you’re struggles especially the sexual issues it may be strange but I instantly felt better knowing you had a similar childhood to mine .
@@mrtambourineman6107 Have you ever told A truth like this man has. I doubt your perfect dude. Matter of fact I'm certain you are not. So do me and the world a favor and save your 2 cents yea?
well its good advice to start, but once your in deep weeds not going to do much for you when your craving those hard drugs. It can still be fun, but the addiction to those hard drugs comes with a lot of addiction, depression, and anxiety when you dont have them that nothing really touches it except the hard drugs, this is especially true of opiates because of the physical withdrawal, but crack, coke or any difficult drug is going to be a tough spot.
The film Jake is talking about that made him look real bad was "beyond the mat" from 1997. Wrestling doc. I'm sure he's embarrassed about it now but he really was a mess then. It's amazing how good he is now.
I loved watching this man wrestle! He was a great, entertaining wrestler! Wrestling was full of great personalities back then. 1970's and 1980's were the golden age of wrestling!
@Austin Batton Let me tell if you were an addict and in recovery...you would know..The behavior you had before you stopped is usually indicative of addiction. The fine line between heavy use and addiction is not known. Most people who've gotten to that point, either died, kept on using, quit later on...most people quit by choice. That's not the case when sliding into addiction from heavy use. The "wiring" people talk about is true..why is it other people could and not me...I often wondered why me?? as most people ask themselves..A few months back my mom told me i was on Ritalin before I was 10 yrs old. Around 5- years old i was on it and stopped before I was 8 yrs old.I was having a conversation with my younger brother and he told me that adolescences before the age of 10 who was on Ritalin, went and became addicted to cocaine/crack. beginning of use or using around early-to middle 20's when the try it..most become full blown addiction less than 5 years. It explained a few things that happened to me and how the Ritalin changed my brain...
I'm 6 years clean. Between those 6 years I was at a point where I wanted to go back to drugs then I watched the resurrection of jske the snake and it inspired me to keep staying clean I can't honestly say that Robert's is my idol not just because he was a wrestler but because of where he is now because of his journey to get clean
This entire interview is one of the most entertaining I've ever seen, and I don't even give af about wrestling lol.... Dude has some amazing stories to tell. I could listen to him talk for weeks.
Don't know how you managed it, Buddy Vibe. I've been clean and sober for 28 years but I've been hammerin these smokes for 44 years. Can't put em away to save my soul. Mad props to ya 😎
@@carldavis1407 keep tryin, i never tried the patch before, but i did this time, and i felt good using them, after 30 yrs of smoking took me about 6 months on the patch .. you can do it Carl, and you'll feel a lot better
Cigs can be one of the hardest things to quit. For a guy like me who went down the Opiate rabbit hole for over a decade, cigarettes would just always go hand in hand. Still trying to stop smoking.
I'm 25 months clean an that part where Jake says the disease doing push ups waiting for u an when he says u quit getting high 30 years ago but cant live with out it. Both of tbose lines are sooo beyond true. But he is such an inspiration an motivation. Way to go Jake 1 day at a time brotha.
To Joe Rogan or Jamie. I have been through addiction and alcoholism, and cancer twice. I've been in prison, but I still made it through the other side. I always thought my my story was too long or boring to tell to the public... which I've never done. But I'll tell it to you. I'm not a celebrity, I'm just a normal guy, but I love a good comeback story. If you're ever interested in the story of a normal guy who's been through some shit, let me know. Keep doing what you're doing Joe and Jamie. Much respect.
I’m going on 5 years sober.. 6 years ago i didn’t think it was possible.. one day turned to 2 then a month. Then 6 then a year.. started school a couple more years flew by now I have too much to loose to use even just a little.. even things I never had an issue with like weed.. I have to tell doctors and dentist that I can’t the strong meds .. there is so so much shame comes with being an addict.. but It makes me so proud to say almost 6 years sober..
I've always been the same way with downers giving me energy and unless I did alot of uppers I'd almost fall asleep. Been off the pills for a year now though.
RedHot DogFeet -- I'm somewhat confused by your comment. Are you saying that downers DID seem to give you energy? Because in the next sentence you said something about how you'd almost fall asleep unless you took uppers too or something. Anyhow, I'm just curious because I'm the same way with opioids. People talk about how oxys or morphine or even hydros "knock them out" or "put them to sleep." But with me, ALL opioids have always given me energy and euphoria and a sense of well being and enhanced my desire to play music and exercise and basically do anything I love or enjoy. Maybe it's because I have a chronic illness that causes chronic pain and I can't have any relief, comfort, nor happiness without opioids and, if I don't have my script, I'm in constant agony and literally sitting on the toilet or shitting my pants. That's what I hate about this whole "opioid epidemic" hysteria--some people genuinely NEED opiates, and no, cannabis/THC/CBD are NOT adequate alternatives. Sure, they may be great as SUPLEMENTAL medications, but they don't treat pain and chronic diarrhea the way opioids do. In fact, they don't treat chronic diarrhea at all. And yeah, sure, some people use and abuse opiates, and some even die. And that's sad. And I hate to say it, but that's on them, just as it would be on them if they drank a whole handle of Jim Beam and didn't wake up the next morning, and yet, alcohol is still legal and people aren't screaming for it to be outlawed. And interestingly, alcohol has no medicinal properties, at least not in the way that anyone is using it, but still, it's legal and 100% socially acceptable. Further, opioids don't turn people who are kind and caring when they're sober (or high on opiates, weed, or even coke) into wreckless, violent psychopaths who look for fights or drive their car 100 mph the wrong direction on the interstate--no, that's just alcohol. Anyhow, I digress. My initial point was that some "downers" such as opioids actually give me energy, and I was curious if that is what you were talking about.
@@ibrown3KC same here was addicted to opioid based painkillers for a longtime and thoseare central nervous system depressants but they give you that "rush" that opioids give and when you are beginning to climb you feel "energized" but us addicts have to redose and when you get to your plateau you then tend to nod off. Methadone maintenance isn't for everybody but it got me off and I have been clean for three years this Thanksgiving.
I'm 47 days sober. It never got as bad as Jake is describing. But listening to him makes me sure I made the right decision
Stay on target.
Don t give up dude.
I'm 47 minutes sober. Still going strong!
Nobody likes quitters
Hell yeah keep it up
The honesty Jake offers here is to be admired. Not all of Joe’s guests are this empty of pretentiousness.
Very few are
Especially when he says it numbed him to the shame
I just wish he'd admitted to being under the influence sometimes when he was wrestling. It's a really bad thing for an addict to keep lying about stuff like that, and we all know he was f'd up many, many times in the ring.
I just hope now that AEW is a complete clown show that Jake doesn't fall back to his habits. Also I hope Jake has himself a woman :)
@@thomasgoldsmith8934 wise words
@jules8876 The period Joe and Jake were discussing was before Jake started showing up to indie gigs fat, bald, and fucked up out of his mind.
He wasn't being dishonest, they were just discussing an earlier period in his life.
"That is the insanity of the disease. The disease will let you sit in a place for 3 or 4 months and not touch you. It won't even come knocking on your door, because it knows you're locked in, you're gonna do this. But its over there doing push ups in the corner waiting on your ass" .. this is the best description of addiction I ever heard!
Spot on.
Damn Straight
Perfect description of fucking addiction!
That's a pretty damn good description of whats going on. Ice been to three rehab centers. getting clean is easy (more or less). Staying clean inside the center is easy. Now I wouldn't go back to my habit right away like he describes calling his dealer but it always seemed to find me again.
The booze especially. You have no self awareness, and the damage you can cause from that blindness is horrible.
Much love Jake the snake! I just got a new job as an oil lubrication technician! I was a homeless junkie! Now my life is reaching new heights! God bless you brother! I see your authenticity!
Congratulations
Hope this finds you well
That's a damn fine accomplishment!!!! Hang in there!!
God bless you. Hope things have only gotten better. Never forget your low points and why you want to be where you are. 🙏
Just say you do oil changes. Good job though buddy :)
I have been sober for a one year now. Best decision so far. Got my life back.
Good for you. Stick with it!
Congratulations. Your strong.
One year for a finn is like a millennium for anyone else!
Good for you, that's pure strength!
Great work Anssi, keep it up!👍
That's strong bro... All the best!
This guy was THE tragic story of pro wrestling forever. I'm beyond thrilled that he's gotten clean, and gotten his life back. That is awesome. Maybe my favorite wrestler from the early 90s.
You know if he wasn't peoples favorite, he should be now after this.
@@stevebuffinton1094 amen 🙏
Jake and Scott hall both not just Jake
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I remember when he did the Heroes of Wrestling show and made some let's just say obscene gestures with his snake. He looked rough back then, but now he's completely turned his entire life around and I'm happy for him.
I never would have guessed this man had so much pain inside him. He's come so far after what he's been through. What a fucking fascinating human being.
Jake Roberts, Your a gift from god, im not religious by the way, but hearing you speak, for the first time ever today, mean alot im sure to many. True hero.
He talked with such openness and honesty, this is a recovered man, no matter if he slips or not. He knows himself. It takes hard work to get to this stage in life, it has given me much to think about.
11 months sober. Hearing one of my childhood hero's struggle and his story, make me feel better.
14:05 - When he started talking about shame, I started crying. His life was so heartbreaking. I'm so glad he's still around to talk about it and be open about it. I love ya man!
Shame can seriously kill you.
Watch the full show if you haven't. I can't tell you where! Because UA-cam won't let me.. but you can find it if you try hard enough
What DDP did for Jake and Scott Hall was miracle work. Those two were some that we as lifelong wrestling fans thought would not make it to even be alive now. God Bless Jake, Scott, and Dallas.
It's amazing what DDP did for both Jake the Snake and Scott Hall, he basically revived them back from the fucking dead.
The man should be sainted.
Dude just tells the truth like we breathe air, its beautiful to see such an open person about his struggles.
This is as real as it gets. God bless Jake "The Snake" Roberts for continuing to fight and ultimately conquer those demons. He is such an inspiration.
Grew up on this man and Ric Flair, Two of the best ever. DDT is one of the greatest moves of all time.
This was really emotional for me to watch this man talk about what he’s been through. Seeing someone I would call a hero so vulnerable is hard thing to compute. Much love Jake, I’m proud of you.
And when he started roasting Jamie at the end I was like yessss.. there’s Jake the Snake! 🐍
Hands down the resurrection of jake the snake best wrestling documentary ever #DDPYOGA
*_NO IT'S NOT._*
Beyond the Mat
I agree .Pick your Poison is a good one also.
Watching Jake’s portions in Beyond the Mat is required for a true immersive experience before watching Resurrection.
Another good recovery story is Addiction: Brandon Novak.
You got Jake the snake Robert I love this f****** podcast
CUP CAKE yes this time I agree with you buddy. Although I still never forget...
JRE IS THE GOAT
you're allowed to cuss on youtube comments....
one of the most powerful interviews i have ever seen in my life, no exaggeration. God bless you jake!
14:00 i was in tears as he told me about shame, im so glad DDP got him clean, i loved him as a wrestler when i was younger, he was my favourite and im so pleased that he got clean and now he’s a lot happier and contented, you can see it
Thank you guys. Jake is one of a kind , He came out and spoke in Australia a couple of years ago , truly inspirational and very funny , an honour to meet him.
I've been sober since 1994 when I found out I was going to be a Dad.
Congrats!
@@laurene988 Thank You
Sober from what
@Haroon Thanks and yes he is
Your a good man ❤️
The strength it must take to bare your soul so honestly like Jake is phenomenal.
Respect.
So inspiring to hear Jake's story. I can understand his story as an ex addict myself. His road to getting clean shows that it is possible with heart and determination!
I adore this man. He is so real. He gives addicts like me hope. I'm almost a year sober from alcohol.
I was the kid growing up that hated all the baby faces, Jake Roberts was one of my all time favorite heels. Great memories of my youth. It makes me so happy that Jake is in a good place in life. Glad he reconnected with his family.
Probably one of the top 3 guests Joe has had on his podcast. IMO
Jake lived a life of incredible up’s and unimaginable downs. The documentaries,books are incredible. And even more amazing to see how far he’s come.
✊
T hats a fact dude, you could tell Joe was loving it as well
Jake the Snake Roberts looks great. It brings me so much joy to see this man back on top.
Definitely!
Hands down, my favorite wrestler.
So glad to see him healthy again, and his storytelling is masterful.
The most open I have ever heard of addition spoken.
As a wrestling fan from the time I was 5 years old, and as an addict from my late teens, I could never begin to understand how hard it was to publicly speak about these things.
Jake... You truly are an inspiration.
Sexual and physical abuse happens to boys and men more than people know. It's time we start taking care of the men and boys in society. We need more programs to help men and boys. They constantly suffer in silence because if they speak out, they are mocked, shamed, or people don't believe. They are constantly told to "man up" The truth is society would collapse without them.
Victims are victims. It happens to all of us, more than people know. Male and female alike, suffer in silence. We're all in this together, ....aannnd we can make real change, together. ✊🏼
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Not Likley, Women are catered too and spoiled rotten too much to a point they have lost total empathy for men
ahumblemanSr ahumblemanSr definitely
Jake’s honesty and openness is so inspiring. How many of us have deep shame and insecurities that no one would guess or understand? When you see someone with an addiction or maybe on the street, maybe think first of what brought them to that point before assuming any sane person would want to be addicted or living on the street.
Hats off to Jake the Snake for showing his profoundness and maturity. I hope his story helps a lot of people.
The brutal honesty on display here is refreshing and as a lifelong pro wrestling fan, it's great to see guys like Jake Roberts healthy again and maybe using their own experiences to help others. Also diamond Dallas Page is one of the best human beings around.
Jake is a brave man to finally talk about his abuse. Proud you Jake!
He's been doing that for years, you must be brand new.
These Jake The Snake clips are heavy. Kudos to him for being able to overcome what he could and tell his story.
Legend. Simple as that.
In a business that's *riddled* with tragic stories, addiction, rejection and very literal as well as not so literal pain, it is honestly great to see a story of a great guy who got dealt a shitty hand and still ended up turning his life around. I'm not even a fan of wrestling and yet I absolutely admire Jake the Snake because his story gave me a better understanding of what my dad went through when he quit drinking.
Jamie should feel honored to being made fun of by Jake The Snake. I know I would.
I've never listened to whole podcast but I think imma have to watch this one.
It's painful to hear what happened in his life and he is still so jolly,truly amazing.
We all have issues to deal with. God bless you Jake for telling us your story.
paraglidingnut26 yeah some more than others bro...
I’ve never heard a podcast that I could relate too and Jake is literally me . I’m crying writing this . I can’t believe this popped up on my phone
You should look for the full episodes if you haven't seen it. It's worth it. And can't tell you where because yt won't let me.. but it's out there
Was watchin a story on wrestlamia with jake yesterday and now this. Good to see this legend still with us
That. Friggin. Guy. He was my hero growing up, but I think he's MORE my hero now. What a remarkable human. I can't even say enough good things to express how much respect I have for that man.
When jake talks... Everyone listens
I was the same way with oxys in the beginning had mad energy could do laps at my labor job but once you get use to it the energy wears off and the addiction slowly creeps in...this man is lucky to be alive after hearing all the shit he been through wish you all the best snake man
Yeah same. It's the intense euphoria, don't get me wrong, if I wanted to nod out I'd just sit down for a minute. But I used to take 250 mgs of methadone just to start the day and work circles around everyone on the crew all day, even 12+hrs days sometimes. But then when I was off work I'd take another 350mgs to sit (or stand and lean) and nod out. Crazy shit
@@noahsmith9025 how the fuck did you get 500+ mg of methadone
Thank you Sir for being one of the greatest and for being such an inspiration for you over coming your addiction. Your are a true hero❤️
Duane Dakin everyone is their own hero bruh
One of the best interviews i seen in awhile. God bless bro.
Decent
Out of all of joes episodes Jake the snake is by far my fav how he tells his stories and the enthusiasm he speaks with great episode🙏
Lots of courage to discuss this stuff, we Love you Uncle Jake!🐍
Much respect for Jake. It's amazing this man is still alive!
"Shame is something that you put on yourself."
This! Exactly this! Don't you ever forget it!
No matter what kind of addiction, they are all self-defeating by nature. They start as a form of escapism. But they trap you! Which is exactly how any and every addiction maintains itself. Addiction puts you onto a never-ending guilt trip and chips away at your resilience, until it is in bits and pieces. Consumption remains the only "tried and true" coping mechanism left, all the while it becomes a major stressor itself.
It's like a hellhound sustaining itself through it's own shit. That is why these cycles need thorough re-wiring to be broken through. And most addicts, at some point, will be too far out there to turn that franchise around on their own. Their internalized aggression and the biochemistry, that overwhelmingly governs behaviour, is completely out of whack. That is what you are dealing with as an addict and/or as a relative of an addict.
Massive respect for Jake the Snake, DDP and Ramon! Listen carefuly to this man. There is much to learn. Because addiction, in my opinion, is the most commonly misunderstood disease on the planet. Unfortunately it is also one of the most volatile ones.
Wow, what a turnaround! So happy to see Jake happy and healthy! This man single handedly formed my fear of snakes but he was one of my favorites too lol. Good for you Jake! DDP was the car, but you still had to sit in it and start it up, such an inspiration
I'm a double bilateral lower limb amputee. I lost my legs at the age of 9 months old in a car train accident with my father. I'm 45 now in my arms are so worn out that they put me in an electric wheelchair because I can't wheel myself because of the pain. I have yearly surgeries on my elbows just to keep them going. I was around a hundred sixty pounds and that was perfect for me I'm a very big bone guy as you can imagine from having to use my arms my whole life as arms and legs. I weigh about 235 pounds now and nothing I try is helping. I reached out DDP yoga. Explain my situation to him and I heard nothing back from them. I think they're just scared of me not having legs or something. I'm so glad that you got help from him Jake but I sure wish he would reach out to me.things are getting really bad and I don't know what to do anymore my health is bad. Joe if you have any ideas please let me know ..Jake if you have any ideas please let me know. I'd love to get back into my judo and martial arts and I have a second degree black belt in judo have a black belt in shotokan karate. But sadly I've had to give up all my training. I fought semi pro MMA here locally in Illinois and Iowa with 9 wins and 1 loss. I used to be so active but now things are so bad and I need help. Its like everybody I reach out to, to try to get a little help ,or ideas that will help will blow me off.... Really hoping you guys won't....
how can you fight in MMA and have a black belt in karate if you have had no legs for your whole life?
jake is the living embodiment of a man whos gone to the bottom,dug even further down,but still came out on top.... hope he's living his best life with his family and friends
Best podcast in the last 20 easily. Not only was this guy inspirational but also he has stories that are incredible and hilarious
Finally, a real fighter.
I get jokes!
@Lance Rogoschensky
I dunno Lance, that name looks pretty suspect to me.
Great for Diamond Dallas for Caring for his friends. Loved Jake, never knew his sadness/glad he is happier
First saw this about 2019. Know that Jake has had many trials, largely health related, since this interview with Joe. Still, it remains inspiring to see that, for a while at least, he was able to get help, pull himself up, and feel good about his life.
😢 Wow, the honesty and they way he conveys the emotions he feels in his storytelling is amazing. Thats what we need.. inspiration through truth. Thanks Jake, and thank you DDP for saving this soul.
God bless this man bro. That's a very sad story to hear. It's even sadder when you realize that a lot of people go through that kind of s*** growing up if you had a good household and a good family life. Thank your parents every now and then bro. Not everybody gets that.
The " baby bird" comment out of Jake's mouth is what touched me because part of me feels that way about myself. Very powerful very strong man. God bless you Jake for your honesty. You're amazing. And Dallas is freaking amazing. I just love him. He's my lifeline right now
Dallas is a saint. I don't know anything about wrestling, but I have watched Jake's movie maybe 5 times. Cry every time.
One of the strongest men I’ve ever seen.
Damn this hit close to home . Thank you jake for being so open and honest with you’re struggles especially the sexual issues it may be strange but I instantly felt better knowing you had a similar childhood to mine .
Wow I watched this guy my whole life I. I was born in 78 . I love jake snake roberts. He is real. Respect.
This was an amazing pod cast. Fascinating and its good to see Jake back in it.
Respect !!!! Thanks for telling your life story..
Seriously.
You mean thanks for 'selling' your story...he has probably made millions of dollars
@@mrtambourineman6107 You may be what I call negatively saturated. Since when did making A living become A bad thing?
@@mrtambourineman6107 Have you ever told A truth like this man has. I doubt your perfect dude. Matter of fact I'm certain you are not. So do me and the world a favor and save your 2 cents yea?
PoopiePants Mcgee never said it was a bad thing bro, respect to him for making shinola outa a shit sandwich
As someone who has struggled on and off with crack cocaine for 6 years, this was an amazing listen.
Just smoke pot man Jesus.
well its good advice to start, but once your in deep weeds not going to do much for you when your craving those hard drugs. It can still be fun, but the addiction to those hard drugs comes with a lot of addiction, depression, and anxiety when you dont have them that nothing really touches it except the hard drugs, this is especially true of opiates because of the physical withdrawal, but crack, coke or any difficult drug is going to be a tough spot.
Glory days.. Jake The Snake WWF ICON
The film Jake is talking about that made him look real bad was "beyond the mat" from 1997. Wrestling doc. I'm sure he's embarrassed about it now but he really was a mess then. It's amazing how good he is now.
Yeah to be fair they didn't need to do much to make him look bad lol.. he was a mess back then
I loved watching this man wrestle! He was a great, entertaining wrestler! Wrestling was full of great personalities back then. 1970's and 1980's were the golden age of wrestling!
Loved watching Jake the Snake as a kid. Get the Nature Boy on soon! WOOOOO!
That would be a hard podcast to listen to for 2 hours straight lol. Stone Cold and Xpac are 2 great guys to let ramble though!
@Captain Brandon Horror Lover Bill and Ric on at the same time would be one of the biggest podcasts.
Bert McDerp to late for him.... way too old
Thanks Mr. Rogan, i needed this at this point in my life. Appreciate you through out the decades of life lessons and positive vibes
Hes so right about the wiring ,how them drugs effect addicts
@Austin Batton You're an idiot
@Austin Batton Let me tell if you were an addict and in recovery...you would know..The behavior you had before you stopped is usually indicative of addiction. The fine line between heavy use and addiction is not known. Most people who've gotten to that point, either died, kept on using, quit later on...most people quit by choice. That's not the case when sliding into addiction from heavy use. The "wiring" people talk about is true..why is it other people could and not me...I often wondered why me?? as most people ask themselves..A few months back my mom told me i was on Ritalin before I was 10 yrs old. Around 5- years old i was on it and stopped before I was 8 yrs old.I was having a conversation with my younger brother and he told me that adolescences before the age of 10 who was on Ritalin, went and became addicted to cocaine/crack. beginning of use or using around early-to middle 20's when the try it..most become full blown addiction less than 5 years. It explained a few things that happened to me and how the Ritalin changed my brain...
I'm 6 years clean. Between those 6 years I was at a point where I wanted to go back to drugs then I watched the resurrection of jske the snake and it inspired me to keep staying clean I can't honestly say that Robert's is my idol not just because he was a wrestler but because of where he is now because of his journey to get clean
Man...have more WWE legends on the show!
I love this episode. God bless you Jake, thanks for the years of entertainment, I really dug watching you.
This was a great interview, I was glued the whole time. Jake is the man💪
Man I can imagine him being my grandfather and listening to his stories I would be all ears
My favorite wrestler of all time,glad he’s still with us
Yep, a legend.
This entire interview is one of the most entertaining I've ever seen, and I don't even give af about wrestling lol.... Dude has some amazing stories to tell. I could listen to him talk for weeks.
i have quit smoking cigarettes for just over a year now,after 2 packs a day, it was tough. I cant imagine heavy drugs .
Don't know how you managed it, Buddy Vibe. I've been clean and sober for 28 years but I've been hammerin these smokes for 44 years. Can't put em away to save my soul. Mad props to ya 😎
@@carldavis1407 keep tryin, i never tried the patch before, but i did this time, and i felt good using them, after 30 yrs of smoking took me about 6 months on the patch .. you can do it Carl, and you'll feel a lot better
Cigs can be one of the hardest things to quit. For a guy like me who went down the Opiate rabbit hole for over a decade, cigarettes would just always go hand in hand. Still trying to stop smoking.
I'm 25 months clean an that part where Jake says the disease doing push ups waiting for u an when he says u quit getting high 30 years ago but cant live with out it. Both of tbose lines are sooo beyond true. But he is such an inspiration an motivation. Way to go Jake 1 day at a time brotha.
Glad to see this man doing great. I wish him nothing but the best. True Legend.
You have an amazing channel joe!! Keep kicking ass dude!! Nothing but love and respect from Brookfield Connecticut for you and your family!!!
I want to see Jake talk to uncle Joey
Joey would have to shut the fuck up and not say a word, he'd have to just listen and learn.
So much rasp the mics might break
I love Jake!! He is funny and, brutally honest! Got to admire him for that
One of my childhood favorites.
Jake is such an inspiration, god bless him....The true meaning of A LIVING LEGEND!!!!!
get razor ramon on
fuck razor he is a murderer
@@kenbush6942 ? He murdered someone?
@@stonecold3936 yep check into it scott hall murder
Are you guys talking about the time he shot a guy with his own gun after wrestling it away from him?
It was self defense
Prayers for the most high man I wish him nothing but success 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
To Joe Rogan or Jamie. I have been through addiction and alcoholism, and cancer twice. I've been in prison, but I still made it through the other side. I always thought my my story was too long or boring to tell to the public... which I've never done. But I'll tell it to you. I'm not a celebrity, I'm just a normal guy, but I love a good comeback story. If you're ever interested in the story of a normal guy who's been through some shit, let me know. Keep doing what you're doing Joe and Jamie. Much respect.
Bless Jake Roberts!!
WOW, what a testimony. JOE ROGAN, this is the best thing I've seen on UA-cam.
Getting roasted by Jake the Snake Roberts would be a dream come true! Jamie, you lucky bastard!
God bless you man. Glad and thankful that you're still touching lives in a positive way ✌🏿🙏🏿
I use to do 2 Oc 80s and clean literally everything I saw so the wired feeling he got I can relate. So glad he and I for that matter cleaned up.
Oxy gives you a weird up high for some reason
I’m going on 5 years sober.. 6 years ago i didn’t think it was possible.. one day turned to 2 then a month. Then 6 then a year.. started school a couple more years flew by now I have too much to loose to use even just a little.. even things I never had an issue with like weed.. I have to tell doctors and dentist that I can’t the strong meds .. there is so so much shame comes with being an addict.. but It makes me so proud to say almost 6 years sober..
I've always been the same way with downers giving me energy and unless I did alot of uppers I'd almost fall asleep. Been off the pills for a year now though.
RedHot DogFeet -- I'm somewhat confused by your comment. Are you saying that downers DID seem to give you energy? Because in the next sentence you said something about how you'd almost fall asleep unless you took uppers too or something.
Anyhow, I'm just curious because I'm the same way with opioids. People talk about how oxys or morphine or even hydros "knock them out" or "put them to sleep." But with me, ALL opioids have always given me energy and euphoria and a sense of well being and enhanced my desire to play music and exercise and basically do anything I love or enjoy. Maybe it's because I have a chronic illness that causes chronic pain and I can't have any relief, comfort, nor happiness without opioids and, if I don't have my script, I'm in constant agony and literally sitting on the toilet or shitting my pants. That's what I hate about this whole "opioid epidemic" hysteria--some people genuinely NEED opiates, and no, cannabis/THC/CBD are NOT adequate alternatives. Sure, they may be great as SUPLEMENTAL medications, but they don't treat pain and chronic diarrhea the way opioids do. In fact, they don't treat chronic diarrhea at all.
And yeah, sure, some people use and abuse opiates, and some even die. And that's sad. And I hate to say it, but that's on them, just as it would be on them if they drank a whole handle of Jim Beam and didn't wake up the next morning, and yet, alcohol is still legal and people aren't screaming for it to be outlawed.
And interestingly, alcohol has no medicinal properties, at least not in the way that anyone is using it, but still, it's legal and 100% socially acceptable. Further, opioids don't turn people who are kind and caring when they're sober (or high on opiates, weed, or even coke) into wreckless, violent psychopaths who look for fights or drive their car 100 mph the wrong direction on the interstate--no, that's just alcohol.
Anyhow, I digress. My initial point was that some "downers" such as opioids actually give me energy, and I was curious if that is what you were talking about.
@@ibrown3KC same here was addicted to opioid based painkillers for a longtime and thoseare central nervous system depressants but they give you that "rush" that opioids give and when you are beginning to climb you feel "energized" but us addicts have to redose and when you get to your plateau you then tend to nod off. Methadone maintenance isn't for everybody but it got me off and I have been clean for three years this Thanksgiving.