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Komentáře • 544

  • @vanneistat
    @vanneistat  Před 2 lety +36

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    • @linusd3551
      @linusd3551 Před 2 lety +2

      Love the video, Van! /Best regards, Linus

    • @funawesomefamily
      @funawesomefamily Před 2 lety

      Got mine in the mail yesterday. Great quality and looks good! The best part is my initials are M.S. So it makes me feel like I'm that much more of a Spirited Man.

    • @briggsargent4186
      @briggsargent4186 Před 2 lety

      Best looking merch yet for sure💯

    • @JasonAndrade427
      @JasonAndrade427 Před 2 lety

      Van- do you do much with other people or are you mostly in your head?

    • @JasonAndrade427
      @JasonAndrade427 Před 2 lety

      Van- I think a percentage of people relate to you because they are also living life in their own short story-keep on

  • @DigitalRobin04
    @DigitalRobin04 Před 2 lety +95

    Like I always said, his videos are like therapy to me

  • @Vandermin011
    @Vandermin011 Před 2 lety +46

    Having grown up on the East coast in the 80’s, the diner was our home away from home. Thanx for the ride, Van, really enjoyed it!
    “Ventura Highway in the sunshine. Where the days are longer. The nights are stronger than moonshine. You’re gonna go, I know”

  • @headwerkn
    @headwerkn Před 2 lety +68

    Neistats: ‘Story is everything.’
    Also Neistats: *make an engaging, uplifting story that tickles the soul out of practically anything/nothing*

    • @Profile.4
      @Profile.4 Před rokem

      czcams.com/video/T1oC_w1Dq_E/video.html
      Actually edit is everything

  • @johnnewton8017
    @johnnewton8017 Před 2 lety +94

    It’s finally getting cold enough that I can wear my Spirited Man sweater. Thanks for everything, Van.

    • @Sh0n0
      @Sh0n0 Před 2 lety

      your welcoem

  • @andy_an_outdoors_guy
    @andy_an_outdoors_guy Před 2 lety +118

    I love this video - there's a sense that you've departed a little from the recent formula - not in a a bad way, and maybe due to circumstances. But I really love what's going on in this film. thanks.

  • @bc-sv9qc
    @bc-sv9qc Před 2 lety +7

    "It begins with a remembered line from a long forgotten poem."
    Beautiful line there

  • @vinofarm
    @vinofarm Před 2 lety +25

    Thank you, Van. You are a poet. And that drone sequence was beautiful.

  • @sidsain
    @sidsain Před 2 lety +3

    This video cured my headache after a bad week. Thanks.

  • @phynx2006
    @phynx2006 Před 2 lety +47

    I laughed when you explained who Eric Burden is, I forget there are young people watching this. 🤣 Your story telling along with the bike ride made this a great video to watch, actually I'm going to watch it again because it was that entertaining 👍😎👍

    • @thearchive64
      @thearchive64 Před 2 lety +5

      And also people not from the US

    • @mattslaboratory5996
      @mattslaboratory5996 Před 2 lety

      @@dustyoldhat That was my thought. It took me a few seconds to get them straight. He was just talking about Chris Burden recently, wants to buy his property.

    • @MrMarklew
      @MrMarklew Před 2 lety

      @@thearchive64 Or bloody Newcastle mate ;)

    • @rrangel1968
      @rrangel1968 Před 2 lety

      I don't know who Eric Burden is and I'm 54 years old, lived in America all my life. But I do know the song very well. condescending, "type before you think" comments are the forgetful easy parts.

    • @rrangel1968
      @rrangel1968 Před 2 lety

      @@dustyoldhat I know, went way over your head. Go back to sleep.

  • @canadude6401
    @canadude6401 Před 2 lety +16

    This Spirited man does the same thing as Van. Writing or engraving torque setting 0:31 or more often wrench size 1:31 next to the bolt on the product. Massive time saver.

    • @seikygil
      @seikygil Před 2 lety

      Thanks for pointing that out. I’m going to start doing this.

  • @basilisk1997
    @basilisk1997 Před 2 lety +11

    This video feels like the essence of both living in the moment and reminiscing about the past to me. It has something extremely meditative and relaxing about it, yet it's extremely entertaining to me. Great video!

  • @TeddyWinny
    @TeddyWinny Před 2 lety +11

    There's a true genuine tone that I always indulge on when I watch your vids. This made my day and I take comfort in your storytelling.

  • @TheGunnerStorm
    @TheGunnerStorm Před 2 lety +9

    Thanks for this. For some reason, people don’t talk about bad weeks, bad days or bad moments. It’s almost cliche in today’s society.
    I’m waiting for lab results to find out if I have a rare blood cancer and it’s been a challenge. I have the mindset that it is what it is and I am blessed no matter what, but there are still hard days and a constant weight in my chest.
    I ordered the Die Trying hoodie and will wear it with pride.
    Keep doing what you do.

  • @TheCVdaily
    @TheCVdaily Před 2 lety +4

    This is the kind of CZcams I love. Thank you Van!

  • @rabalac
    @rabalac Před 2 lety +6

    *YES MORE NEISTAT CONTENT*

  • @luwi_31
    @luwi_31 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Van, This video is amazing. Your “Bad Week” simple video is exactly what we’re all here for. Your cameras falling over, and mundane chores are exactly why I watch for some reason. Your honesty. Thank you. My life keeps getting more functional and organized thanks to these videos. I feel more normal thanks to you… or more comfortable with my uniqueness.

  • @rayjohnson1686
    @rayjohnson1686 Před 2 lety +3

    It's like I went to high school with this guy and I just now rediscovered him after only hearing about him randomly over the years.... Like... I ran into him in a diner kinda thing. I don't know what this channel is... But I freaking love it....... What a cool dude....

  • @wills.7626
    @wills.7626 Před 2 lety +3

    Man, this episode was like poetry. The best kind.
    Three thumbs up.

  • @markusfreise
    @markusfreise Před 2 lety +1

    More like this please. What a beautiful video.

  • @amitchetry367
    @amitchetry367 Před 2 lety +2

    "All my life, my heart has sought a thing, I cannot name." Now it's my favorite line too❤️

  • @canadude6401
    @canadude6401 Před 2 lety +1

    That TRANSITION edit though! 4:42

  • @SomeDayPilot13
    @SomeDayPilot13 Před 2 lety +1

    Hands down, my favorite episode! Fantastic!!!!

  • @camkimbrell6825
    @camkimbrell6825 Před 2 lety +1

    I don’t rewatch CZcams videos NEVER 👎 but I have rewatched some of yours I find them fascinating the thought process the care the attention to detail and details not chosen to be attended to

  • @Zoltron37
    @Zoltron37 Před 2 lety +5

    The simplicity of your art is beautiful Van. Keep making content for the world to enjoy. Thank you!

  • @motorcyclediaries9131
    @motorcyclediaries9131 Před 2 lety +1

    "Crummy crappy week " And then camera falling down was so perfectly in sync..too good van...

  • @Jaykay586
    @Jaykay586 Před 2 lety +2

    I've enjoyed watching all your videos but this one I will watch and rewatch many times, thank you, Van!

  • @dgmuze
    @dgmuze Před 2 lety +2

    This feels like total immersion Van! thank you for sharing this.

  • @user-ht9rw2kg2p
    @user-ht9rw2kg2p Před 2 lety +1

    What an incredible peace of art

  • @LilDeadHead1
    @LilDeadHead1 Před 2 lety +3

    well that was so beautiful i could cry. I'll be reading those stories. And i'll perhaps be making my way out to the coast again soon.

  • @theguywiththebighead5432

    I also had a bad week. Thank you for making this video, makes me feel better when I can relate. Love the vids man keep it up. Sending love from Finland

  • @colo_laser
    @colo_laser Před 2 lety +13

    Might not want to use your torque wrench as a breaker bar... can throw off your torque settings. :) Ride on!

    • @natebrown1567
      @natebrown1567 Před 2 lety +1

      Only if you go passed the click. Turn up the tourque and it will be fine.

  • @henrylevesque581
    @henrylevesque581 Před 2 lety +2

    Haven"t even watched yet but exactly what I needed, Thank you Van

  • @mazakar
    @mazakar Před 2 lety +1

    That was so meditative. Just what I needed. It's been a stressful period in my life, and now I miss my motorcycle. Those moments going out without a plan and just getting lost on the bike were magical.

  • @ckhicks
    @ckhicks Před 2 lety +2

    This is brilliant, thanks for the masterclass in filming yourself with multiple cameras, but especially the storytelling around LA!

  • @jessicafewer
    @jessicafewer Před 2 lety +2

    So beautiful Van. The simplicity does something to calm my anxious mind and inspire me at the same time.

  • @glitchpublish1ng
    @glitchpublish1ng Před 2 lety

    That’s a great video. I really like your writing. Your rythme and those footages it’s poetic. Thanks for the ride

  • @bdouglas
    @bdouglas Před 2 lety

    I love love love every bit of your storytelling, Van!!! I offer you a sincere, "Thank you!"

  • @milesjbuergin
    @milesjbuergin Před 2 lety

    I feel blessed whenever you upload, Van. Thank you for this.

  • @soberreference2975
    @soberreference2975 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for uploading this. You are a great storyteller. Sorry for the terrible week, I hope things got better. I enjoyed listening to the stories as we went on a virtual motorcycle ride.

  • @KyahmRoss
    @KyahmRoss Před 2 lety

    One of my best friends just sent me this and it’s topped off the end of my week!
    Thank you man! X

  • @dbelcher5761
    @dbelcher5761 Před 2 lety +1

    More, more of this! This was fantastic. Can we just get cool visuals like this while Van tells us stories? This and the podcast build episode are just perfect.

  • @Yuricthebold
    @Yuricthebold Před 2 lety

    I had a bad week as well. Watching this helped mellow me out. Thanks Van.

  • @michaelmason343
    @michaelmason343 Před 2 lety +2

    Love your videos! Thanks for putting them out.

  • @lagunagirl1347
    @lagunagirl1347 Před 2 lety

    I lived in Malibu in the late 70s /early 80s and this ride brought back a lot of memories. Thank you.

  • @SFYN..
    @SFYN.. Před 2 lety

    Loved it. Loved the calmness. Loved the grandeur of those mountains. Loved the ride on that smooth bike. Loved the calming voice narration. Loved it.

  • @jameslue3883
    @jameslue3883 Před 2 lety

    Genuine Content. Content where I listen and in turn I gain something I didn’t have before. Thank you for these lessons. I have plenty more to learn.

  • @RPILLMATICC91
    @RPILLMATICC91 Před 2 lety

    You are a true artist,Van. This was beautiful. Hope all is well ✌✌

  • @suryacoapy5129
    @suryacoapy5129 Před 2 lety +12

    Calories, horsepower, memories, music and poetry. A heady mix.

  • @NathanCarroll_SLB
    @NathanCarroll_SLB Před 2 lety +2

    Brilliant! More of these type videos. It's therapeutic.

  • @huntermckinney18
    @huntermckinney18 Před 2 lety

    the peaceful, tranquil vibes this video expresses is just what i needed

  • @danswhc
    @danswhc Před 2 lety +1

    There is something therapeutic about this episode. Thanks Van.

  • @mwpetty4379
    @mwpetty4379 Před 2 lety

    Totallly loved this video. Cinematography and especially the narration. I truly look forward to your videos… thank you so much for sharing your art.

  • @Thomasbrownphoto
    @Thomasbrownphoto Před 2 lety

    Yeah Van! I appreciate what you do mate. Always a pleasure to get the notification of a new video from you.

  • @juanpadilla3203
    @juanpadilla3203 Před 2 lety

    Love these vids, take care

  • @PaulaHeartland
    @PaulaHeartland Před 2 lety +1

    I'm soothed watching and love that I drive almost this same route to be soothed.
    Patty's in Studio City was my diner with endless midnight coffee.

  • @WallyCooksEverything
    @WallyCooksEverything Před 2 lety +8

    Yeah you know, I was just thinking about the diner near my apartment back in NYC. It was a greek diner. The front was filled with fresh baked cakes and cookies. I always went for the breakfast of scrambled eggs, sausage and homefries. With black coffee and a few slices of buttered toast. I live out of US now so , yeah no greek diners. I always think back how happy it was just to eat breakfast inside that diner.

  • @MegaXerk
    @MegaXerk Před 2 lety +1

    Keep being you van!

  • @hchamberlayne
    @hchamberlayne Před 2 lety

    WOW. I did not want that to ever end. A perfect accompaniment to my cuppa tea

  • @glassgoat9601
    @glassgoat9601 Před 2 lety +1

    I think this is my favorite video that you've done. I'm going to take this idea to my skiff tonight and try to describe how I feel about these rows I do on the St Lawrence River. Thanks!

  • @arieveloo9808
    @arieveloo9808 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the video!!! Just great!!!!!

  • @austinparker4676
    @austinparker4676 Před 2 lety +1

    Your videos inspire me in a way I can't really put into words. The way you view life inspires me. Beautiful storytelling through and through.

  • @marcophoto994
    @marcophoto994 Před 2 lety +2

    Got a die trying sweater when the last came out and I’ve already gotten it! Great quality and super soft on the inside! Ready for Texas to cool down a little more. Plus your logo is my initials so it works even better

  • @robhow7962
    @robhow7962 Před 2 lety

    Good vibes to you, Van. Thanks for the journal entry. Spirited men are appreciative of considerations on most topics. A few years ago, Casey's shared how his vlog formula helps fill in the gaps. Hope to see you along the journey.

  • @highlights-verlagtv8120
    @highlights-verlagtv8120 Před 2 lety +1

    Your best video so far! Thanks for your thoughts and the pinch of freedom.

  • @parkervarin
    @parkervarin Před rokem

    I was crying when I clicked play. Now I'm calm as ever. Thanks

  • @bandits9727
    @bandits9727 Před 2 lety +1

    Your best episode yet.
    -Thanks, from South Korea

  • @beatertechbeatertech2893

    More of these videos please. Thank you for doing what you are doing and keep doing.

  • @bencook3242
    @bencook3242 Před 2 lety

    Fantastic. Thank you for this.

  • @pepobianciotto2656
    @pepobianciotto2656 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful. Keep going man.

  • @gabagool_fool4933
    @gabagool_fool4933 Před rokem

    These are so relaxing. Keep going!

  • @ostapvoy6133
    @ostapvoy6133 Před 2 lety

    Riding can be such a therapeutic experience. This video captures that thought process incredibly well.

  • @nathanielholobar1190
    @nathanielholobar1190 Před 2 lety +1

    brilliant video Van. Was thinking of you when I headed down the PCH from Monterey and cut east north of LA. The 1987 Goldwing got me from PA to CA, then CA to Albuquerque. Stator fried in that 117 Cali valley heat. Damn good ride. Saw that LA county sign just about a month ago!

  • @maddenmanification9792

    Hope next week is better for you, thanks for the ride.

  • @Davidpmduong
    @Davidpmduong Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the trip Mr. Neistat

  • @mythcrab6047
    @mythcrab6047 Před 2 lety

    Very interesting story-telling in this one. Thank you.

  • @rickn501s
    @rickn501s Před 2 lety

    Awe inspiring! Thanks!

  • @samisim0
    @samisim0 Před 2 lety

    sorry you had a bad week!.. thanks for another beautiful movie to watch

  • @btwells72
    @btwells72 Před rokem

    Watching this I imagine Hunter Thompson on that road on his BSA 650 Lightning. I appreciate this video.

  • @CaptainGnarkill
    @CaptainGnarkill Před 2 lety

    Awesome video! Not only did I learn some things, but it was nice and mellow, which was perfect this morning. Good stuff Van

  • @jws1983
    @jws1983 Před 2 lety

    This is a good one Van and also thanks for the t-shirt.

  • @gregchilds5659
    @gregchilds5659 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful. Loved watching this… thank you

  • @SuperPrime77
    @SuperPrime77 Před 2 lety +1

    Having just come home from one of the worst nights of work in a long time. I have to say thank you Van. I feel like I was with you on that ride. I don't know if you even read the comments section but this video made a terrible night end better. Thanks.

  • @GlennO1961
    @GlennO1961 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the ride, buddy.

  • @guillermolastra6555
    @guillermolastra6555 Před 2 lety

    What a good video for Friday , thanks Van

  • @animal355
    @animal355 Před 2 lety

    It was like I was riding alongside with you, such a therapeutic film, more of those please 🙏👌

  • @bhavingandhi4740
    @bhavingandhi4740 Před 2 lety

    Really liked the idea of capturing thoughts while on a drive!

  • @John_Lilley
    @John_Lilley Před 2 lety

    best one yet, thanks Van!

  • @santana898989
    @santana898989 Před 2 lety

    As a man from the analog world as well as the digital, and driving those roads everyday myself, I really loved this. Thank you.

  • @alanblackmon-gomasiaonline7255

    Refreshing... Thanks

  • @ErvinKrauss
    @ErvinKrauss Před 2 lety

    This was great - took the same drive on the PCH in the Spring time.

  • @kaisercontrolsyou3636
    @kaisercontrolsyou3636 Před 2 lety

    Every video is just so good you try with your videos they make me forget about any sadness in the world and I thank you with my whole heart.

  • @qweasdzxc428
    @qweasdzxc428 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful video. Thank you Van.

  • @Ryan-ts4iq
    @Ryan-ts4iq Před 2 lety

    You and your videos are incredibly unique, thank you!

  • @dial81
    @dial81 Před 2 lety

    Loved this one!

  • @SiminOsa
    @SiminOsa Před 2 lety

    Have a great week Van ❤️🙏🙏🏾👍

  • @mindscream7818
    @mindscream7818 Před 2 lety +1

    I love when you make videos like these

  • @glacialblueberry
    @glacialblueberry Před 2 lety

    Such great storytelling! These are the best videos… so much art and human-nes. Love it!

  • @tommyshelby4274
    @tommyshelby4274 Před 2 lety

    all the stories the spirited man told were very interesting...this video just turned my bad week into an awesome one..

  • @mallermedia
    @mallermedia Před 2 lety

    Wow, this one really touched me. Thank you, Van.