Jess Margera Breaks His Silence
Wild Ride! with Steve-O
Steve-O
4.8 • 3K Ratings
🗓️ 8 January 2026
⏱️ 74 minutes
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Jess Margera is the drummer for rock band CKY as well as a founding member of the skate/stunt videos which are also called CKY.
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[meta data stuff] As a member of the CKY crew and drummer for the CKY band, Jess has been by brother Bam Margera''s side throughout his wild and hilarious adventures, from the crazy days of Jackass and Viva La Bam to the more personal struggles he's faced in recent years. With a career spanning decades, including iconic shows like Viva La Bam and CKY2K, Margera has become a household name, but it's the support of his family, including April and Phil Margera, that has helped him navigate the ups and downs of fame. In this behind-the-scenes look, Jess opens up about his brother's experiences in rehab and the road to recovery, offering a unique perspective on the highs and lows of Bam's life. Whether you're a fan of the CKY videos, a listener of funny podcast clips, or just a lover of celebrity interviews, this conversation is a must-watch. With its mix of humor, heart, and honesty, it's a testament to the strength of the Margera family bond and a reminder that even in the darkest times, there's always hope for a brighter future. From the hilarious antics of Steve-O to the more serious discussions about skateboarding and the CKY crew, this conversation covers it all. So sit back, relax, and get ready to dive into the world of Jess Margera like never before.
00:00 Intro
2:04 The CKY Hiatus
7:19 Who Came Up With The Name "CKY"
10:50 Dico
16:27 Ad Break - AG1 17:28 Bam Update
28:53 Ad Break - Better Help
29:51 Psych Ward Lock Up
33:42 Rock Bottoms and Redemption
38:52 Ad Break - BlueChew 40:00 Final Words on Bam
44:13 Jess Going Political
47:50 Maynard Stories
52:06 Gene Simmons Stories
56:26 Adopting Old Dogs
57:23 April and Phil
1:00:17 Music Business Snakes
1:01:45 Drumming Influences
1:09:43 CKY Tour Dates!
1:11:56 Outro
Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Hey everybody and welcome to a totally non-exploitative wild ride with Stevo. |
| 0:08.6 | We've got Jess Margera and yes, there were some things that we needed to talk about, |
| 0:16.0 | which he has not talked about since they happened. |
| 0:20.3 | And we talk about them in a healthy and loving way. |
| 0:25.8 | And honestly, like, I don't even mind about it. |
| 0:29.5 | It's the farthest thing from my mind with the day that I had today, which is besides the point. |
| 0:35.9 | But Jess Margera and CKY are on tour in Australia this month. |
| 0:41.1 | Get your tickets at cKY official.com. |
| 0:45.8 | And man, this one's a wild ride. |
| 0:49.3 | And my day today was really, really heavy. |
| 0:53.1 | So let's get into it. |
| 0:56.5 | Do you consider CKY a hardcore band? |
| 1:00.7 | I don't know what we are, man. |
| 1:02.6 | And neither does anyone else, it seems like. |
| 1:04.8 | We played like the metal stage, the rock stage, the punk stage, the hardcore stage at every festival. |
| 1:10.2 | They just throw us where. |
| 1:11.4 | Yeah. |
| 1:11.7 | Okay. |
| 1:12.6 | So what would you consider your title? |
| 1:16.8 | Musician, but let's be a little more colorful than that. |
| 1:19.5 | Yeah. |
| 1:21.2 | I don't know. |
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