I jumped back on the board at 32 after not skating for like 8 years. It was the best thing I've ever done. Even if you're not doing insane tricks just rolling around carving the park gives me a calm that I can only describe as meditation. It's great.
Yeah, pretty neat. Just have such a wealth of content. If 80's and 90's me could see now without being there for the progression. Kinda take it for granted that we have stuff like this just a couple clicks or taps away at all times.
Hearing skaters talking about coming back from injury is so inspiring. In my late twenties I dislocated my shoulder skating and haven’t really been able to ride since. I’m 31 now and have had multiple dislocations since then, the most recent one did the most damage and now I can’t work, never mind skate. I miss being able to ride my skateboard so much it brings me to tears. Sometimes I think I might not be able to do the things that I love anymore, but these injury comeback stories are super encouraging. I’ll keep fighting until I get better because I’m a skateboarder, and skateboarders never give up.
Shit man, rooting for you. Are you on any kind of path of treatment and recovery? Hope you’re back on the board soon. I always say, if I get hurt doing what I love, so be it. But when it actually happens i can’t say it’s still not a huge bummer
It wouldn't help much for tricks or anything, but could you potentially cruise around on a longboard with large, soft wheels? The vibrations are a lot less, and they're easier to balance on, so you could potentially not have to move your bad shoulder much if at all. If I'm completely off and not understanding the injury or how/what makes it hurt, then just disregard. I just know that my legs and feet hurt a lot less when I ride a longboard as opposed to a skateboard, and I didn't know if maybe that would also be less taxing on your shoulder.
Anyone who fell in love with skateboarding at some point in their life, chases the feeling we see Rodney have when describing what it’s like to be able to skate again.
@@PitBullPlaysGames explain how that’s false? Lol that pure joy and excitement, the euphoric bliss that comes from skating. I feel sorry you’ve never felt that. Find something you love to do and you might one day, cause if skating doesn’t give you that, maybe it’s just not for you bro. Maybe that bitterness will go away when you find it. Keep looking kiddo
I started skating again late last year (I'm almost 34) after like, 13 years, and it was the best decision I've made in a while. I've got most of my steez back, but nowadays I wear a wrist guard cause I'm officially the older dude at the skatepark. It's been raining every weekend day, and boy do I miss skating
I'm 49 - I've had both hips replaced before I was 45. We can live with & accept so much pain without knowing that there is a way to fix it. It can put a person in a dark place. I'm happy he is well again! Go Rodney
If only spines could be replaced. I sustained 3 crush fractures in mine due to a violent seizure and its never been the same since. I'll never skate again Unfortunatley.
Actually brought a tear to my eye, Mullen was one of my idols growing up and I miss the feeling of skateboarding everyday. So glad he's able to keep pushing!
Yesterday my daughter (5 ) wanted to play tony hawk that we found at the library 😂. Im 38 years old and grew up skating and idolizing all these men. She asked why i kept picking the same dude. Rodney every time. I said because he is the coolest dude and most incredible street skater of my lifetime. We then sat looking up highlights of Rodney from back in the day. Never in a million years did i think 16 year old punk me would be enjoying these moments again with tiny human. Thanks for everything gentlemen 🤙❤
That's good news, I'm super happy for Rodney. Back in the day me and my friend used to watch his part in THPS 2 and just have our minds blown. Rodney was like a god to us kids that grew up on THPS games.
I lost my ability to play guitar for several years. And I got depressed, thought i had nerve issues. Went to a doctor finally, turns out it was diabetes. Had my blood sugar back under control for a few years now. And that feeling of being able to feel my fingertips again, was like having a second chance at life. I was depressed when I couldnt play. I have a framed photo of rodney on my wall, and an autographed photo of tony on my wall, even though i don’t skate. Because they are as dedicated to skating as I am to guitar
I'm a type 1 diabetic and used to play all day long every day, now I'm missing my left arm, so I understand how you felt. It sucks not being able to play anymore.
Feeling this right now. 😢 I'm currently recovering from a broken femur due to riding transition at a skatepark, and going too hard at 50 years old. (Been skating since 10). It's only been 5 weeks since my surgery (I had a steel rod and pin put in), and I'm counting the days until I can ride again. 🛹 Skateboarder for life. 🤘 Tony and Rodney are so inspiring 🙏
I've never seen Rodney this expressive and comfortable in any podcast or interview he's ever done. You can tell him and Tony have a real bond that puts him at ease
When I was a kid and cracked open thps for the first time I was drawn to Rodney. I got super into manuals and spent hours and hours and days trying to be the best at them because of him. Now, 25 years later, I appreciate him so much as a person. He’s such a gentle, brilliant soul. We need more Rodney’s in the world.
Man, I know where he's coming from on this. About a year ago I got to reconnect with something I was told I could never do again. First time out that wave of emotion hit so hard. Couldn't hold it back, I cried like a baby. It was joy, it was the old me coming back, it was relief, it was freedom, it was passion, it was confidence, it pure energy; it was everything a man wants to feel when thinking about the good ole days. Good on ya, Rodney!
These guys are on such another level that only a few percentage of the population will ever be able to truly understand the why and how. They are another type of human. And we all benefit and are inspired by it. They are amazing. And yes, I was a skater (still am in spirit) from '87 to '96.
Yes bro, to me Chris miller was the quiet genius on ramps. So smooth. I started skating 1984 age 10 and soooo many great names. Natas mike v Matt Hensley Sean sheffey ray Barbie guy mariona just so many rippers. I was a street skater as that's what we had available haha other than the fly off and slide bar we built. Happy days. Still have a board still trundle when I can 👍
My introduction to skateboarding and skateboarding videos and skateboarding brand clothing and all of that all stemmed from the Tony Hawk video games when they first came out. Now I'm 36, haven't skateboarded in many years, but still love just like I used to.
This podcast so cool. I never thought anything like this would happen. Your skating inspires my guitar playing and practice. Every key signature is a new park. Every bend is a vert ramp. Every slide is a grind. Double stops are flat ground tricks. It's all about tension and release. Music and skating have a lot in common, except the injuries and the bravery. You guys are crazy!
@@willbohland3698 That was an honest question, I apologize if it seems sarcastic. One of my good buddies plays guitar, drums, piano, a bunch of stuff. And not only have I seen how much of a workout he gets sometimes, but not everybody uses picks, and fingertips also get torn up sometimes, there's no way that's pleasant. You may not be jumping stairs, or riding ramps, but guitar isn't as easy as some would believe (the physical part, obviously the skill of playing is not easy to learn).
I started skating after seeing Rodney & Tony at Expo 86. Seeing this clip gives me hope as I get older. I still have good health but if I ever have to replace my knees or hips, Rodney, once again has blazed the trail way ahead of me. Thanks for the continued inspiration.
I'm 28 and i've been having back pain from a ski injury since I was 21. Hearing this from Rodney makes my heart have some more hope that I can get over the pain
@@zd12101 i can't really precisely tell bc everything was fine i guess i made a wrong move and ended up having a lumbago lol so basically like a sprained ankle but inyour back and it never fully healed
I love the way Rodney tells stories! He’s not just amazing skater but an amazing person!! Truly an inspiration for us all! Love you Rodney I admire your spirt!
man he is soo humble and awesome. Always loved Rodney Mullen got me into a lot of street skating and Tony Hawk with his DVD videos on how to do a kick flip haha :)early 2000s of fun as a kid.
I straight up love Rodney Mullen. Not only because of what he’s done for skateboarding but he’s just such a gentle and beautiful soul. If you haven’t read The Mutt, do it.
I had a knee surgery years ago, part because work part because skateboarding. I still skate, but on a really minimal level. I just don't dare to lose my job, i have a family to feed. But i just need to get on a board from time to time.
Shoutout , Rodney Mullen. We appreciate you brother. Black kid in the early 90s wasnt that accepted unless you shredded. The whole time i just wanted to be Mullen. ❤
Have to say… never been a skater but followed Rodney and Tony since the late 80s and am always impressed…. Tough, real, honest and nice. Across multiple generations you’ve proven that you can be a badass legend and a good person.
We are so lucky to have a guy basically take skateboarding from what it was in the 80's add his creativity, dedicate his life at that time to it and come up with things that no one else easily could. He was a guy in the right place in the right time.
Rodney has 2 personalitys the soft spoken chill dude then his voice goes into a louder chilling with the bros tone they both seem to come out mid sentence. Love that dude
These are the guys I looked up to in the lte 90s. I had my own skateboard I wasn’t great at all lol but I loved the Tony Hawk games and guys like Tony Hawk, Rodney Mullen , etc motivated me
The THPS 3 Rodney video blew my mind and was what got me into skating. I thought the flat ground tricks they put in the game were just made up goofy stuff for a videogame. And then all of a sudden I see this dude doing every one of those tricks that I thought were only in video games. Changed me
There is something so soothing listening to mister Rodney talk about things, anytime youtube algorithm popps something out related I have to click it and run it in the background Stay safe and healthy Rodney, you're our hero
Rod was the reason I got into skating, not from THPS, but from Gleaming The Cube. Later I learned about him and he inspired me to ride bikes, he understands the passion for living, I only feel alive riding my favorite set of wheels too.
Congratulations Rodney! I had a similar story, but I was completely prohibited from any sudden movements and loads. It's cool that you can still skateboard after everything!
I have neck and back injuries due to multple car accidents, doctors told me that I should avoid skating. I have to prevent my injuries from worsening or even the worst happening. I want to skate again. Watching one of my all time favorite skaters go through something life changing like I did and work towards getting back on a board, Its the motivation I needed.
Had both hips replaced in 2014 at 45 years old. I completely got my life back. Could not get out of bed, cars, exactly like the GOAT. I run, skate, hike, weight train, snowboard!, and I feel like I have anew lease on life.
@@erikgordon6893 yes, just like he said, they took X-rays and could tell right away. I skated since i was 14 jumpin off loading docks, and jump ramps for hours a day thru high school. My doc said it was really bad “trauma induced” arthritis (which runs in my family, but i think my bad western diet at the time, increased the inflammation and arthritis.) Now i eat way better, with mainly non-inflammatory foods. Get some X-rays from a credentialed orthopedic surgeon.
@@erikgordon6893 not sure if my previous reply went thru - they took X rays and knew right away. He surmised I had trauma based arthritis, and i was kind of locked up too. I had an active skate life starting age 14, jumping off loading docks, walls, and jump ramps. Lots of pounding.
same here,started at 13..im 41 now.just debating what i should do.my hips and back are a mess.how long before you could walk/skate again after the surgery?was it very painful?@@kf31998
I love Rodney Mullen so much. I love how open he is. Met him on the Swatch tour in ‘86 or ‘87 in Ft. Pierce, FL at Orange Blossom Mall. He’s been an inspiration since then. I read about Tony around ‘86 I the Mini Page section of the newspaper for kids. I remember he was holding his cat by his face in the picture. Rented Search for Animal Chin and the rest is history. Keep going you guys and take care of yourselves
Love you guys. When Rod was explaining the surgery with the femur being connected to the hip like that is gnarly!!! Heal well brothers and may we all sk8 till death do us part.
Rodney Mullen has always been my favorite skater didn’t think I could admire him more. Then he casually says I have faith and take the knee at night and proves me wrong. A true LEGEND!!!
Used to draw and paint, as well as write poetry. Lost my arm in 2020 due to compartment syndrome and had an amputation at the elbow. First thing my son said after two months in the hospital was “but dad, how are we going to draw together now?” Questioned if I was even still a man. But after some time I got a pad to draw on my laptop with photoshop and it took a while but eventually I learned with my left. Sure it’s tedious AF, but there’s always a silver lining if you welcome it. Good shxt though, Mullen has always been my favourite skater✊🏾
So crazy that the progenitor of modern skating feels this way about himself although I understand the pressure he feels, YOU ARE A LEGEND, RODNEY. You could never do anything ever again and you will still be the legend amongst legends.
Had my right hip done but I still stopped skating because of the run outs and hippers. Took up BMX (kinda nuts) and focused more on rock climbing. I also snowboard but stopped doing park and only ride back country, but I'm 54 so I it's all good.
To say these two are legends of the sport would be akin to saying that Michelangelo's masterpiece of a statue called David is pretty decent sculpture work. Understatement of the century. These guys practically ARE skateboarding, at least to those of us who grew up watching the in the 1980s and 1990s. It blows me away to know that they are both still incredible at what they do, truly inspirational.
Surgeon doctors are so amazing and I'm so happy for you Rodney Mullen Your all amazing and my heros in skate boarding Hope to meet u one day 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤ Amazing amazing amazing
I’m about to turn 40. Been skating 27 years. I’m laying in bed almost mummified from trying to switch flip a medium sized gap lmaooo. And this legend here had both hips replaced and still ripping .
Going from praising the lord with intimate voice right into the belt and heading right into orgasm when talking about the first kickflip. Need to train that emotional voice ride. Also - tony rolling his eyes when Jason explains him a healing process ;D
2 years ago I woke up completely paralysed from the chest down. I had just got on flow for a local skate company and was starting to film clips. It was my dream! I was bedridden. All I thought about was skating again. It took me a year to learn to walk again. My spinal cord was completely crushed by CNS lymphomas. I got bolts the size of wolverine claws in my spine. But I found my way. to hear a legend talking about something similar to what I went through and knowing that feeling of wanting nothing but to skate again, let alone walk.. is so palpable to me and really brings me back to a universal truth about passion and fulfilment that I think we can all understand 🙏 bless the MullMan!!!! Living legends.
Hey thanks tony hawk for getting me blackballed from the skate industry! Your so nice! No but seriously you probably saved my life even if you dont know me directly getting kicked off that team got me away from the crap everyone was doing around me
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Hearing the joy in his voice when he talks about skating again. Made me tear up. He got his empty part of his life back. You are truly blessed Rodney
he still teach so much skate even talking
I jumped back on the board at 32 after not skating for like 8 years. It was the best thing I've ever done. Even if you're not doing insane tricks just rolling around carving the park gives me a calm that I can only describe as meditation. It's great.
The one of the godfathers of vert and one of the godfathers of street in the same room. Always legendary.
Are you implying they fucked their skateboards and gave birth to modern skateboarding?
"ACtualllllllyyyyyy Tony Alva is the godfather of Vert, soooooo..." because this is the internet.
Yeah, pretty neat. Just have such a wealth of content. If 80's and 90's me could see now without being there for the progression. Kinda take it for granted that we have stuff like this just a couple clicks or taps away at all times.
I just primo flipped in a vid 🛹🔥
id have to say Gonz is the godfather of street, but rodney did give gonz the tricks to take to the streets
Hearing skaters talking about coming back from injury is so inspiring. In my late twenties I dislocated my shoulder skating and haven’t really been able to ride since. I’m 31 now and have had multiple dislocations since then, the most recent one did the most damage and now I can’t work, never mind skate. I miss being able to ride my skateboard so much it brings me to tears. Sometimes I think I might not be able to do the things that I love anymore, but these injury comeback stories are super encouraging. I’ll keep fighting until I get better because I’m a skateboarder, and skateboarders never give up.
Shit man, rooting for you. Are you on any kind of path of treatment and recovery? Hope you’re back on the board soon. I always say, if I get hurt doing what I love, so be it. But when it actually happens i can’t say it’s still not a huge bummer
It wouldn't help much for tricks or anything, but could you potentially cruise around on a longboard with large, soft wheels? The vibrations are a lot less, and they're easier to balance on, so you could potentially not have to move your bad shoulder much if at all. If I'm completely off and not understanding the injury or how/what makes it hurt, then just disregard. I just know that my legs and feet hurt a lot less when I ride a longboard as opposed to a skateboard, and I didn't know if maybe that would also be less taxing on your shoulder.
Skating is no joke I broke my ankle 3 times before I quite
@@Quadruple_curious I appreciate it man! I’m going to physiotherapy and hopefully getting surgery in the summer🤞
@@sporemaster97 that’s a good idea. A cruiser setup with some good bearings and soft wheels sounds chill.
Anyone who fell in love with skateboarding at some point in their life, chases the feeling we see Rodney have when describing what it’s like to be able to skate again.
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@@PitBullPlaysGames explain how that’s false? Lol that pure joy and excitement, the euphoric bliss that comes from skating. I feel sorry you’ve never felt that. Find something you love to do and you might one day, cause if skating doesn’t give you that, maybe it’s just not for you bro. Maybe that bitterness will go away when you find it. Keep looking kiddo
yeah it's like nothing else man
@@PitBullPlaysGames I hear that ratiod train a coming.
I started skating again late last year (I'm almost 34) after like, 13 years, and it was the best decision I've made in a while. I've got most of my steez back, but nowadays I wear a wrist guard cause I'm officially the older dude at the skatepark. It's been raining every weekend day, and boy do I miss skating
I'm 49 - I've had both hips replaced before I was 45. We can live with & accept so much pain without knowing that there is a way to fix it. It can put a person in a dark place. I'm happy he is well again! Go Rodney
are you able to skate still?
Iv had both done , skate bowls and ramps mainly , knee pads help also
I just primo flipped in a vid 🛹🔥
We didn’t you d hip resurfacing instead?
If only spines could be replaced. I sustained 3 crush fractures in mine due to a violent seizure and its never been the same since. I'll never skate again Unfortunatley.
Actually brought a tear to my eye, Mullen was one of my idols growing up and I miss the feeling of skateboarding everyday. So glad he's able to keep pushing!
Dude is a savage! And so humble. Talking about Laird Hamilton, rightly calling him a legend. Seemingly unaware of his equal legend status.
Rodney is such an amazing and thoughtful individual. Tony has always been an incredible ambassador for skateboarding. Absolute legends.
Yesterday my daughter (5 ) wanted to play tony hawk that we found at the library 😂. Im 38 years old and grew up skating and idolizing all these men. She asked why i kept picking the same dude. Rodney every time. I said because he is the coolest dude and most incredible street skater of my lifetime. We then sat looking up highlights of Rodney from back in the day. Never in a million years did i think 16 year old punk me would be enjoying these moments again with tiny human. Thanks for everything gentlemen 🤙❤
Dude this is so beautiful. I’m about to go buy Tony hawk pro skater for my 6 year old daughter to check out now! Lol
That's good news, I'm super happy for Rodney. Back in the day me and my friend used to watch his part in THPS 2 and just have our minds blown. Rodney was like a god to us kids that grew up on THPS games.
I just primo flipped in a vid 🛹🔥
I lost my ability to play guitar for several years. And I got depressed, thought i had nerve issues. Went to a doctor finally, turns out it was diabetes. Had my blood sugar back under control for a few years now. And that feeling of being able to feel my fingertips again, was like having a second chance at life. I was depressed when I couldnt play. I have a framed photo of rodney on my wall, and an autographed photo of tony on my wall, even though i don’t skate. Because they are as dedicated to skating as I am to guitar
Stay sharp, Otto. Diabetes is a bitch. Runs into my family. Check your diet and exercise.
I'm a type 1 diabetic and used to play all day long every day, now I'm missing my left arm, so I understand how you felt. It sucks not being able to play anymore.
I would really want to know in which country you can spend years with undiagnosed diabetes despite symptoms.
Rodney is so passionate about skateboarding that is contagious. Love his vibe. Peace
Love to see this. Growing up in the 90s Mullen was someone i idolized. His joy brought a tear to me eye. Happy he can do what he loves again
Feeling this right now. 😢
I'm currently recovering from a broken femur due to riding transition at a skatepark, and going too hard at 50 years old. (Been skating since 10). It's only been 5 weeks since my surgery (I had a steel rod and pin put in), and I'm counting the days until I can ride again. 🛹
Skateboarder for life. 🤘
Tony and Rodney are so inspiring 🙏
I've never seen Rodney this expressive and comfortable in any podcast or interview he's ever done. You can tell him and Tony have a real bond that puts him at ease
When I was a kid and cracked open thps for the first time I was drawn to Rodney. I got super into manuals and spent hours and hours and days trying to be the best at them because of him. Now, 25 years later, I appreciate him so much as a person. He’s such a gentle, brilliant soul. We need more Rodney’s in the world.
I'll never forget that idiot getting a Matte Platnum tooth. As an alternative to a gold tooth.
This mad eit look like his front tooth was rotten..lmao
Man, I know where he's coming from on this. About a year ago I got to reconnect with something I was told I could never do again. First time out that wave of emotion hit so hard. Couldn't hold it back, I cried like a baby. It was joy, it was the old me coming back, it was relief, it was freedom, it was passion, it was confidence, it pure energy; it was everything a man wants to feel when thinking about the good ole days. Good on ya, Rodney!
Rodney is a once in a life time kinda talent. Very special person.
These guys are on such another level that only a few percentage of the population will ever be able to truly understand the why and how. They are another type of human. And we all benefit and are inspired by it. They are amazing.
And yes, I was a skater (still am in spirit) from '87 to '96.
Yes bro, to me Chris miller was the quiet genius on ramps. So smooth. I started skating 1984 age 10 and soooo many great names. Natas mike v Matt Hensley Sean sheffey ray Barbie guy mariona just so many rippers. I was a street skater as that's what we had available haha other than the fly off and slide bar we built. Happy days. Still have a board still trundle when I can 👍
My introduction to skateboarding and skateboarding videos and skateboarding brand clothing and all of that all stemmed from the Tony Hawk video games when they first came out. Now I'm 36, haven't skateboarded in many years, but still love just like I used to.
This podcast so cool. I never thought anything like this would happen. Your skating inspires my guitar playing and practice. Every key signature is a new park. Every bend is a vert ramp. Every slide is a grind. Double stops are flat ground tricks. It's all about tension and release. Music and skating have a lot in common, except the injuries and the bravery. You guys are crazy!
Can you not potentially get arthritis or carpal tunnel or something if you play a lot?
@@sporemaster97 Well, yeah. We are pretty tough, now that you mention it.
@@willbohland3698 That was an honest question, I apologize if it seems sarcastic. One of my good buddies plays guitar, drums, piano, a bunch of stuff. And not only have I seen how much of a workout he gets sometimes, but not everybody uses picks, and fingertips also get torn up sometimes, there's no way that's pleasant. You may not be jumping stairs, or riding ramps, but guitar isn't as easy as some would believe (the physical part, obviously the skill of playing is not easy to learn).
I always fear how much my hands will be damaged lol
I started skating after seeing Rodney & Tony at Expo 86. Seeing this clip gives me hope as I get older. I still have good health but if I ever have to replace my knees or hips, Rodney, once again has blazed the trail way ahead of me. Thanks for the continued inspiration.
I'm 28 and i've been having back pain from a ski injury since I was 21. Hearing this from Rodney makes my heart have some more hope that I can get over the pain
what did you do to your back?
@@zd12101He chose snow over street and his spine collapsed from his betrayal to the lords of Dogtown.
@@zd12101 i can't really precisely tell bc everything was fine i guess i made a wrong move and ended up having a lumbago lol so basically like a sprained ankle but inyour back and it never fully healed
@@treadlightly76 bc youre unable to ski or snow doesnt mean i stop skate to do ski
@@heyitzphil Traitor!!
I think if I was in a room with both Tony and Mullen my head would explode. Two of my idols.
this made me smile the whole way through, his mind is thought-provoking
As a Dallas Texas guy I really love that Rodney wore that shirt this day. ❤🎉
I saw Whataburger and missed the only fast food restaurant I actually ever liked
F ya…Rip Jeff. And whataburger not in&out. Lastly…Willie and Waylon. A legend represents legends
Who is Jeff Phillips?
even though I could just Google...
Same... I grew up in Arlington
someone said "oh the way u walk. might need a couple new hips" lmfao.. just a casual double hip replacement. what a legend.
Rodney is always a few degrees away from making a point in his story clear. I feel like he ends every sentence with a cliff hanger.
It's been 20 years since Almost Round 3...one of my favorite skate videos ever and his part was absolutely amazing
3:46 best moment !
I love the way Rodney tells stories! He’s not just amazing skater but an amazing person!! Truly an inspiration for us all! Love you Rodney I admire your spirt!
Watching Mullen Vs Song back as a teen blew my mind, im so happy he can skate again, those 2 are the GOATs of tech
The thing with skating is it brings you back to your youth no matter what age, you feel alive again, its nostalgic and euphoric when it hits right
I was moved by this video and couldn't stop crying.
I've been on your board since A-TEAM to ALMOST.
Thank you again and forever.
there will never be another like that man ! str8 living legend
I am so thankful we get to enjoy stuff like this, the giants we grew up watching telling stories before they’re gone. It’s a beautiful thing.
Cant wait for Rodney new part!
man he is soo humble and awesome. Always loved Rodney Mullen got me into a lot of street skating and Tony Hawk with his DVD videos on how to do a kick flip haha :)early 2000s of fun as a kid.
I straight up love Rodney Mullen. Not only because of what he’s done for skateboarding but he’s just such a gentle and beautiful soul. If you haven’t read The Mutt, do it.
I had a knee surgery years ago, part because work part because skateboarding.
I still skate, but on a really minimal level. I just don't dare to lose my job, i have a family to feed.
But i just need to get on a board from time to time.
Shoutout , Rodney Mullen. We appreciate you brother. Black kid in the early 90s wasnt that accepted unless you shredded. The whole time i just wanted to be Mullen. ❤
I wish I loved anything as much as these guys love skating. Imagine something filling you with so much life like that.
Have to say… never been a skater but followed Rodney and Tony since the late 80s and am always impressed…. Tough, real, honest and nice. Across multiple generations you’ve proven that you can be a badass legend and a good person.
We are so lucky to have a guy basically take skateboarding from what it was in the 80's add his creativity, dedicate his life at that time to it and come up with things that no one else easily could. He was a guy in the right place in the right time.
So happy for him, and for us!
I love how Mullen talks. Even if I just listening without visual, I would be excited. What an awesome human being!
Rodney has 2 personalitys the soft spoken chill dude then his voice goes into a louder chilling with the bros tone they both seem to come out mid sentence. Love that dude
Rodney Mullen is such a legend. I can see the love of skateboarding in his eyes and how he embrace it. It give me goosebumps hearing him talk.
He gets so passionate and emotional talking about skateboarding!
These are the guys I looked up to in the lte 90s. I had my own skateboard I wasn’t great at all lol but I loved the Tony Hawk games and guys like Tony Hawk, Rodney Mullen , etc motivated me
Legend! Forever the best TPHS 2 end video
The THPS 3 Rodney video blew my mind and was what got me into skating. I thought the flat ground tricks they put in the game were just made up goofy stuff for a videogame. And then all of a sudden I see this dude doing every one of those tricks that I thought were only in video games. Changed me
@@PCFROMVCS definitely a great one! Rodney was always one of the first skaters I would choose as well
There is something so soothing listening to mister Rodney talk about things, anytime youtube algorithm popps something out related I have to click it and run it in the background
Stay safe and healthy Rodney, you're our hero
I'm 42 got taken out of the game at 26 bad back injury from work I miss it that was my life
Same, 35 injured my back at 23...ruined.my.life.
Rodney and OG Indiana Jones are my 2 Childhood and current Heroes
Soo much love and respect for Rodney Mullen. So grateful! ❤️🔥
Rod was the reason I got into skating, not from THPS, but from Gleaming The Cube. Later I learned about him and he inspired me to ride bikes, he understands the passion for living, I only feel alive riding my favorite set of wheels too.
I ALWAYS played as Mullen growing up lol. We used to practice casper flips, pogos, truck flips.. these dudes
made the early 2000s so fun for us kids
Congratulations Rodney! I had a similar story, but I was completely prohibited from any sudden movements and loads. It's cool that you can still skateboard after everything!
I have neck and back injuries due to multple car accidents, doctors told me that I should avoid skating. I have to prevent my injuries from worsening or even the worst happening. I want to skate again. Watching one of my all time favorite skaters go through something life changing like I did and work towards getting back on a board, Its the motivation I needed.
Had both hips replaced in 2014 at 45 years old. I completely got my life back. Could not get out of bed, cars, exactly like the GOAT. I run, skate, hike, weight train, snowboard!, and I feel like I have anew lease on life.
what was wrong with your hips if you don't mind me asking?wear and tear?
@@erikgordon6893 yes, just like he said, they took X-rays and could tell right away. I skated since i was 14 jumpin off loading docks, and jump ramps for hours a day thru high school. My doc said it was really bad “trauma induced” arthritis (which runs in my family, but i think my bad western diet at the time, increased the inflammation and arthritis.) Now i eat way better, with mainly non-inflammatory foods. Get some X-rays from a credentialed orthopedic surgeon.
@@erikgordon6893 not sure if my previous reply went thru - they took X rays and knew right away. He surmised I had trauma based arthritis, and i was kind of locked up too. I had an active skate life starting age 14, jumping off loading docks, walls, and jump ramps. Lots of pounding.
same here,started at 13..im 41 now.just debating what i should do.my hips and back are a mess.how long before you could walk/skate again after the surgery?was it very painful?@@kf31998
I love Rodney Mullen so much. I love how open he is. Met him on the Swatch tour in ‘86 or ‘87 in Ft. Pierce, FL at Orange Blossom Mall. He’s been an inspiration since then. I read about Tony around ‘86 I the Mini Page section of the newspaper for kids. I remember he was holding his cat by his face in the picture. Rented Search for Animal Chin and the rest is history. Keep going you guys and take care of yourselves
What a guy. We should all practice being so grateful
Im soo happy for him. Moved to tears. The world is a better place with Rodney skating.
AWESOME
Rodney is such a heartfelt honest guy.
Always reminds us how great and unified this skate culture is
Legendary. Thanks for this.
Love you guys. When Rod was explaining the surgery with the femur being connected to the hip like that is gnarly!!! Heal well brothers and may we all sk8 till death do us part.
Rodney Mullen va Daewon Song round 2 was the ultimate hype video to get the crew skating. Along with maple black cat and zero misled youth
Rodney Mullen has always been my favorite skater didn’t think I could admire him more. Then he casually says I have faith and take the knee at night and proves me wrong. A true LEGEND!!!
It's always such a joy to hear Rodney talking ❤❤❤
Used to draw and paint, as well as write poetry. Lost my arm in 2020 due to compartment syndrome and had an amputation at the elbow. First thing my son said after two months in the hospital was “but dad, how are we going to draw together now?” Questioned if I was even still a man. But after some time I got a pad to draw on my laptop with photoshop and it took a while but eventually I learned with my left. Sure it’s tedious AF, but there’s always a silver lining if you welcome it. Good shxt though, Mullen has always been my favourite skater✊🏾
So crazy that the progenitor of modern skating feels this way about himself although I understand the pressure he feels, YOU ARE A LEGEND, RODNEY. You could never do anything ever again and you will still be the legend amongst legends.
Thanks for this, I’m gonna skateboard more this year for sure!
Rodney has to be one of the purest souls on this earth
Rad testimony. Rad T. Thank you!🔥
Had my right hip done but I still stopped skating because of the run outs and hippers. Took up BMX (kinda nuts) and focused more on rock climbing. I also snowboard but stopped doing park and only ride back country, but I'm 54 so I it's all good.
Deep thinker and very emotionally in touch.
Huge respect for Rodney
A legend reborn.
Welcome back king.
It’s rare that the goat of something is also so humble and sweet.
Let’s all take a second and appreciate all these guys for all they’ve done for all of us. Legends
To say these two are legends of the sport would be akin to saying that Michelangelo's masterpiece of a statue called David is pretty decent sculpture work. Understatement of the century. These guys practically ARE skateboarding, at least to those of us who grew up watching the in the 1980s and 1990s. It blows me away to know that they are both still incredible at what they do, truly inspirational.
Thank you Rodney ! Thank you Tony !
His reaction to landing tricks again after so long is proof he is still human. Thank you for everything you've done, Rodney! A true legend.
I’d listen to Rodney talk about anything he talks so passionately about everything
i love this for Rodney! Absolute legend.
Surgeon doctors are so amazing and
I'm so happy for you Rodney Mullen
Your all amazing and my heros in skate boarding
Hope to meet u one day
🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤
Amazing amazing amazing
In the words of Churchill, Never in the field of human Skating was so much been owed by so many to so few'. Rodney and Hawk, we owe all the flowers.
I’m about to turn 40. Been skating 27 years. I’m laying in bed almost mummified from trying to switch flip a medium sized gap lmaooo. And this legend here had both hips replaced and still ripping .
Rodney such a legend and humble dude
Rodney Mullen is heartwarming as always❤ wish I could meet and skate with him once in my life!
😁🤙🏼
thats an incredible interview.. Rodney is such a gift to the world.. his weird idiosyncrasies are so relatable
Bless Rodney. Love the guy!
a national treasure 💓💓
the fact that I liked the video before even watching it These dudes are legends.
That’s a beautiful human being right there- respect ✊
Possibly the most influential man to have grown up watching. I thank god for Rodney Mullen
Going from praising the lord with intimate voice right into the belt and heading right into orgasm when talking about the first kickflip. Need to train that emotional voice ride.
Also - tony rolling his eyes when Jason explains him a healing process ;D
2 years ago I woke up completely paralysed from the chest down. I had just got on flow for a local skate company and was starting to film clips. It was my dream! I was bedridden. All I thought about was skating again. It took me a year to learn to walk again. My spinal cord was completely crushed by CNS lymphomas. I got bolts the size of wolverine claws in my spine. But I found my way. to hear a legend talking about something similar to what I went through and knowing that feeling of wanting nothing but to skate again, let alone walk.. is so palpable to me and really brings me back to a universal truth about passion and fulfilment that I think we can all understand 🙏 bless the MullMan!!!! Living legends.
I'm 40 I used 2 skate still watch round 1 and round 2 and his freestyle skating crazy
Love seeing Tony in complete awe of R M 👌
Hey thanks tony hawk for getting me blackballed from the skate industry! Your so nice!
No but seriously you probably saved my life even if you dont know me directly getting kicked off that team got me away from the crap everyone was doing around me
Im still impressed just a legend!