Viva La Bam premiered in 2003 as a spin-off of Jackass, centered on Bam Margera and his chaotic circle of friends and family. The show followed Bam’s elaborate pranks, stunts, and travel adventures, often zeroing in on tormenting his parents—especially his long-suffering father, Phil. Its mix of skate culture, outrageous humor, and real family dynamics helped it stand out on MTV’s lineup. The series quickly grew into a major pop-culture hit, running for five seasons and inspiring multiple specia

Bam Margera became known for pushing boundaries with wild, often reckless stunts on Jackass and his MTV series Viva La Bam. One of his most notorious setups featured him taking a hot-air balloon ride in an absurdly unsafe fashion—strapped into the basket and lifted into the sky with barely a thought for caution. It was the kind of chaotic spectacle that made him both beloved by fans and a constant source of concern for everyone around him. At home, his pranks kept his parents—especially his moth

Bam Margera is no stranger to broken bones, he’s broken his elbow alone 15 different times. From all of his stunts in CKY, Jackass, Viva La Bam, skate demos, and countless skate videos, Bam has racked up more than his fair share of Battle Scars. Today, he sits down with us to talk about some of his worst, funniest, and most painful injuries throughout his career. Sit back, (try to) relax, and enjoy Bam reliving his pain for our pleasure in Battle Scars! | Berrics