
DON’T BE AFRAID TO LAUGH
With COMEDIAN PETE BERGEN
Pete Bergen may look and sound gruff but he is a big bear of a sweetheart. You’ll love his take on his own sordid history and observations in general. He has performed with great folks like Bobcat Goldthwait and at venues like the DC Improv in Washington, DC.
He has lots of time in recovery and is in demand for 12-step conventions all over. You may also recognize Pete from his numerous appearances on Investigation Discovery or from his episode on the classic Americas Most Wanted. He always plays a cop because, well, look at him.

Saturday Night Speaker Brandon Novak
Hailing from Baltimore, Maryland, Brandon was a professional skateboarder discovered by Tony Hawk, rising to fame on MTV’s Viva La Bam and the Jackass films. As a teenager, he fell into heroin addiction, battling it for 20 years before turning his life around. His memoir, Dreamseller, became an Amazon bestseller, chronicling his journey through addiction and recovery.
Now, he dedicates his life to helping others find treatment. As one of the nation’s most sought-after addiction keynote speakers, he travels the country, educating high school students and inspiring change, impacting hundreds of thousands with his powerful story of sobriety.