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.
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”
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.
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.
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.
I don’t rewatch UA-cam 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
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!
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.
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....
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.
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.
Tokyo resident and Breakfast Club regular here. The bathroom IS spotless besides Tom Sachs’ message written in sharpie on the wall. It’s a hell of a spot.
Great work Van, I’m an east coast guy of a similar age and Diner’s hold that same place in my heart. I’ve ridden the PCH, for me it was the universe cancelling my flight due to a snow storm. That of course means heading strait to the nearest motorcycle rental shop and riding up and down the PCH for two days in January. Fortunately I’m from Maine so January on the coast of California feels like spring in Maine. Good memories made.
The Angeles Crest Highway was my vice of choice for the past six years, my daily commute to work until Covid. The morning drive was always a moment of zen during the climb over the mountain pass and into Los Angeles. Often, the Spirited Man motorcycle diaries remind me of these meditative moments that I always experienced but could never do them justice by explaining them to someone else. Your videos, but most importantly the voiceover narration, always remind me of these drives and the ideas I got to explore before I had to step back into the real world and tackle the grind. Thank you for another great episode!
I have subscribed ever since Casey had a video about you. I have seen every video you have graced us with. When I watch I always feel like a way cooler and smarter friend is visiting me and sharing his adventures. Keep sharing friend.
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.
I gotta get another bike soon, I miss it so much. Sold mine about a year ago. Clears the head and soothes the soul being open to the wind, connected to the road and alone with your thoughts. And then the insane acceleration brings a smile every time I go WOT and rip through the gears. Sometimes even an audible laugh.
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.
Rosies Diner! I grew up out in gales ferry. I always went to Norms though. always fun seeing references to that small town area of ct in you and caseys videos. thanks for the nostalgia.
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 👍😎👍
@@helpfulcommenter 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.
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.
Hope this week improves for ya Van, but thanks for a beautiful slice of artwork. Out of bad things can come something beautiful this is a case in point....
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.
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Love the video, Van! /Best regards, Linus
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.
Best looking merch yet for sure💯
Van- do you do much with other people or are you mostly in your head?
Van- I think a percentage of people relate to you because they are also living life in their own short story-keep on
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”
Neistats: ‘Story is everything.’
Also Neistats: *make an engaging, uplifting story that tickles the soul out of practically anything/nothing*
ua-cam.com/video/T1oC_w1Dq_E/v-deo.html
Actually edit is everything
Like I always said, his videos are like therapy to me
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.
4:26 i used to buy weed there on the left.. good times
"It begins with a remembered line from a long forgotten poem."
Beautiful line there
Thank you, Van. You are a poet. And that drone sequence was beautiful.
What an incredible peace of art
It’s finally getting cold enough that I can wear my Spirited Man sweater. Thanks for everything, Van.
your welcoem
"Crummy crappy week " And then camera falling down was so perfectly in sync..too good van...
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.
Thanks for pointing that out. I’m going to start doing this.
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.
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.
I don’t rewatch UA-cam 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
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!
Your best episode yet.
-Thanks, from South Korea
That TRANSITION edit though! 4:42
"All my life, my heart has sought a thing, I cannot name." Now it's my favorite line too❤️
This is the kind of UA-cam I love. Thank you Van!
So beautiful Van. The simplicity does something to calm my anxious mind and inspire me at the same time.
I never leave comments on yt but good job, thank you.
This video cured my headache after a bad week. Thanks.
The simplicity of your art is beautiful Van. Keep making content for the world to enjoy. Thank you!
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.
Hey friend, what were the lab results? I hope you're OK.
came by to say hopefully everything is ok! stay strong!
4:56 has to be the most relatable clip ever 😂 My town of FULL of roads, avenues, streets, and boulevards all with the same name!!
I was crying when I clicked play. Now I'm calm as ever. Thanks
Thanks Van.
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.
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....
Hands down, my favorite episode! Fantastic!!!!
Thank you.
8:40 I love how smooth that edit was
I lived in Malibu in the late 70s /early 80s and this ride brought back a lot of memories. Thank you.
Man, this episode was like poetry. The best kind.
Three thumbs up.
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.
Awesome job van
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.
Was not prepared for this. It‘s beautiful. Someday i‘ll be riding in these Mountains… thank you from 🇩🇪
This is brilliant, thanks for the masterclass in filming yourself with multiple cameras, but especially the storytelling around LA!
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.
"All my life my heart has sought a thing I cannot name."
Thank you for this, Van.
Thank you.
Thank you for your time Van.
There is something therapeutic about this episode. Thanks Van.
“All my life, my heart has sought a thing I cannot name.
Remembered line from a long-
forgotten poem”
― Hunter S. Thompson, Hell's Angels
Every time I’m watching your videos It makes me thing that life can be beautiful.
Tokyo resident and Breakfast Club regular here.
The bathroom IS spotless besides Tom Sachs’ message written in sharpie on the wall.
It’s a hell of a spot.
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.
WOW. I did not want that to ever end. A perfect accompaniment to my cuppa tea
Watching this I imagine Hunter Thompson on that road on his BSA 650 Lightning. I appreciate this video.
Ct. diners just outside of NYC are some of the best diners in America.
Andro’s Diner was phenomenal!
sorry you had a bad week!.. thanks for another beautiful movie to watch
As a man from the analog world as well as the digital, and driving those roads everyday myself, I really loved this. Thank you.
Love your videos! Thanks for putting them out.
Great work Van, I’m an east coast guy of a similar age and Diner’s hold that same place in my heart. I’ve ridden the PCH, for me it was the universe cancelling my flight due to a snow storm. That of course means heading strait to the nearest motorcycle rental shop and riding up and down the PCH for two days in January. Fortunately I’m from Maine so January on the coast of California feels like spring in Maine. Good memories made.
The pacing of this is beautiful and very meditative
This feels like total immersion Van! thank you for sharing this.
Thanks for the tip about The Breakfast Club. As an LA expat living in Japan your videos make me homesick!
It’s not the fancy video editing we love but what you have to say and how you perceive life
Your best video so far! Thanks for your thoughts and the pinch of freedom.
The Angeles Crest Highway was my vice of choice for the past six years, my daily commute to work until Covid. The morning drive was always a moment of zen during the climb over the mountain pass and into Los Angeles. Often, the Spirited Man motorcycle diaries remind me of these meditative moments that I always experienced but could never do them justice by explaining them to someone else. Your videos, but most importantly the voiceover narration, always remind me of these drives and the ideas I got to explore before I had to step back into the real world and tackle the grind. Thank you for another great episode!
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.
I have subscribed ever since Casey had a video about you. I have seen every video you have graced us with. When I watch I always feel like a way cooler and smarter friend is visiting me and sharing his adventures. Keep sharing friend.
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.
*YES MORE NEISTAT CONTENT*
When I have a bad week I disassemble and clean the carb on my 2001 Honda CLR125. Satisfying.
More like this please. What a beautiful video.
Ride along down PCH, Steve McQueen stories, and a poem fromHunter S. Thompson, what a great vibe. "Buy the ticket, take the ride", H. Thompson
Cathartic for me. Thank you. H.S.T. nailed what we chase in life. One of your best vids.
I’m finishing my work in Hollywood today with similar bad week and it rained in LA today ness. I m enjoying a bike ride home. Thanks
I gotta get another bike soon, I miss it so much.
Sold mine about a year ago.
Clears the head and soothes the soul being open to the wind, connected to the road and alone with your thoughts.
And then the insane acceleration brings a smile every time I go WOT and rip through the gears.
Sometimes even an audible laugh.
Thanks for the trip Mr. Neistat
I love this video. You showed such a unique experience from your perspective with so much depth and character.
Riding can be such a therapeutic experience. This video captures that thought process incredibly well.
Thanks for the ride, buddy.
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.
No time hes says, yet he makes a timeless bit of art again, you still rock my socks of. wish I was there.
Great video Van. I love diners too. One of my favorite things to do in a new city is ask a local where a good diner is.
One of my best friends just sent me this and it’s topped off the end of my week!
Thank you man! X
Talking about diners back east brings back all the nostalgia of going to the diner all throughout HS and college in the 90's.
the peaceful, tranquil vibes this video expresses is just what i needed
Keep the good work, Van! Love from Brazil!
Hope next week is better for you, thanks for the ride.
I've enjoyed watching all your videos but this one I will watch and rewatch many times, thank you, Van!
Rosies Diner! I grew up out in gales ferry. I always went to Norms though. always fun seeing references to that small town area of ct in you and caseys videos. thanks for the nostalgia.
I like how you take the “wave” to a whole new level.
2:42 SMOOTH cutting that FZJ80!
And there it is again … a fantastic story … told in a unique and touching way. … Well done. … Very well done. Thank you!
Haven"t even watched yet but exactly what I needed, Thank you Van
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 👍😎👍
And also people not from the US
@@helpfulcommenter 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.
@@thearchive64 Or bloody Newcastle mate ;)
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.
@@helpfulcommenter I know, went way over your head. Go back to sleep.
I had a bad week as well. Watching this helped mellow me out. Thanks Van.
Yeah Van! I appreciate what you do mate. Always a pleasure to get the notification of a new video from you.
I love when you make videos like these
cinematic poetry- beautiful- therapeutic - Thank you
From Groton. Love to hear it mentioned here. Met Casey back in 2013 at Ledyard High. Keep up the content man!
Hope this week improves for ya Van, but thanks for a beautiful slice of artwork. Out of bad things can come something beautiful this is a case in point....
I get so much from these. Something as simple as engraving the torque spec on an axle nut. Minor but potentially life changing.
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.
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.
Awesome video! Not only did I learn some things, but it was nice and mellow, which was perfect this morning. Good stuff Van