Hanging Out With Andrew Huberman, Skateboarder Turned Neuroscientist

Andrew Huberman is a neuroscientist who rose in popularity through his podcast, where he breaks down complex science topics in a digestible way. If you’ve tuned in before, you may have also heard inklings about Andrew’s skateboarding past. We were curious to learn more about it and see the guy outside of the stuffy podcast studio we’re accustomed to, to get a sense of what he’s like when he’s not "on." After a couple of texts, Andrew invited us over to his home in LA, where we were welcome to attempt his sauna and cold plunge, check out his old mags, and muck around his backyard.
Filmed By: Ian Michna [ / ian.michna ] & Ian Ostrowski [ / ianostrowski_ ]
Produced by: Ian Michna
Edited by: Max Seeger [ / mrseeger ]
Archival Video: Jacob Rosenberg [ / jacobrosenberg ]
Additional Archival Photography: Andrew Paynter [ / andrewpaynterphotography ]
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[@hubermanlab]

Thanks for hosting me Ian. Cringed at the front foot placement on the impossibles but that was how we did em until we (Carroll actually) made it clear the front foot could be way further back. See you in 2025 and keep up the great work!

[@josiahamaze]

Something to learn. Be real and express your true self over all business and societal pressures to stay "true" to your brand and financial obligations, including that gorgeous compound of yours. You are a solid dude, Hubes, but you are riding a fine line of capitalistic vulture.

[@sullyboland6375]

you are a legend man

[@JoshHoodSucks]

It wasn't THAT bad. It's crazy how that looked like a modern freestyle board. I just realized I've seen so much of him from TNC to YMH and never his own pod. I know who he is. I know the history. That's wild to me.

[@woundedsardine3585]

Hey did you just move to that house my friends live there

[@woundedsardine3585]

Lived*

[@lukegiduz]

He’s the final boss of the “I used to skate” guys

[@thyggs]

Eventually, we are all those guys 😅

[@ytviceman7495]

​@thyggs I mean he could hand- or fingerboard, if he still is ABOUT THAT LIFE 👀

[@newbutthunt]

Bigtime🤣

[@Janthonyx]

From skateboarding to promoting snake oil

[@jasonb993]

@@JanthonyxI've only heard him promote basic supplements like creatine and caffeine. Snake oil?

[@isaacwinton]

just when you thought huberman couldn't get any more legendary.

[@miaash3870]

He is a salesman, amongst other professions.

[@DevChaturvedi0011]

Bro he is on another level

[@zeustrys2710]

Annoying*

[@isaacwinton]

@@zeustrys2710 haha

[@backfru]

Yep talking about how awesome he was `20 years ago Legendary

[@KevinDurantOfficialFittness]

I met him in 2023 by waiting outside of a bathroom stall. The second he walked out of the bathroom stall I immediately shook his hand and asked him his diet. Because while I was waiting, I recognized the rare moment. So I took a peek in the toilet bowl while he was washing his hands. What I saw was beautiful, they were these giant football-sized logs sitting compactly in the toilet bowl. While I was in the bathroom I could hear him tic tacking on my board while I was shitting. When I got out the bathroom I saw him do a clean ollie nose manual up a curb first try. Most likely first try because of the fresh healthy weight dropped in toilet bowl. I'm still trying to figure out the symbolism of him not flushing and of the situation as a whole.

[@Josh-ql3be]

Not many people get to shake the Hand Of Huberman post-wipe, pre-wash.

[@SteezyDonJuan]

Dude… this too funny 😂

[@robscanlan]

😝 😆 😂

[@gavriel45]

DAWG WTF 🔥🔥🔥

[@brandnQueKing]

Did you take the 💩 poo for rare and secret vitamins and minerals ?

[@johnheerema6876]

Dope vid! The editing style was refreshing and seeing Dr. Huberman in his own habitat and learning a little bit about his past was a trip

[@alexanderkozij]

Are we ever going to see Huberman skate?

[@JulesLife]

We just did.

[@antihero898]

​@@JulesLife The man has a mini-ramp in his backyard and we didn't even get a clip of him dropping in lmao what the fuck you talking about?

[@foofoobabyz]

@@JulesLife He means Andrew now. not clips from 30 years ago...

[@SpenDoc757]

Sure, let’s see the 50 year old skate lol

[@gabrielludlum6248]

My guess is that he doesn’t wanna take the risk to his brain or body at this point

[@MegaAppl3]

The Jovontae footage is golden

[@OAEditing]

Really enjoyed this ep. Super cool getting a chance to see Andrew outside his traditional podcast/professional setting. U guys fucking rule.

[@Jugglejoy250]

When I found out andrew used to be a skater, it explained a certain vibe about him that I couldn't put my finger on before :-). Interesting guy !

[@DerbySkater99]

Exactly the same for me.

[@fallofshadows2209]

It’s so true. I’ve noticed the same thing professionally as well. The coworkers or customers click best with have a vibe. Then you find out later that they used to skate.

[@Lincolnjuli1543]

This solidifies my absolute respect for this man! It take so much for me to actually crush on a guy, but Mr. Huberman takes the cake in my eyes. Highly intelligent, seeks and facilitates his own health and wellness, AND helps others to find that path as well. As a Gen X nurse, and former skater myself, I resonate with so much of his platform. We need more real men like this one!

[@ThomDammers]

Word. Agreed

[@dillonmason4503]

Yh I too crush on Andrew and also Jordan Peterson because I have so much respect for them and I think they are really cool guys.

[@lukespeers5468]

son and father bonding after a 25 year hiatus is what this feels like. thanks ian n huberman

[@jcondition]

Sauna, cold plunge, and a mini? Jealous of that setup.

[@Jordantothepowerofthree]

Don’t be jealous, strive to achieve something similar

[@aidanmckenna6688]

@nekkropiatelmao

[@Mr.PotatoAWESOMEFitnessTips]

@@Jordantothepowerofthree men need to be capable of aspiring to achieve something monstrous in order to be orderly order mans

[@petarmajstor2370]

Everybody is going to end up bald with podcast…

[@ThomDammers]

The dream garden honestly

[@sirchadiusmaximusiii]

I remember that article that’s crazy I’ve been reading his work as a kid and now listening to him as an adult and didn’t even realize it. 😂 Always liked Andrew cause he reminded me of some friends and now I know why.

[@biosfearmag]

I met Andy when he'd visit his girlfriend at UCSB in 92 when he was still in high school. Super chill dude, even then. It still trips me out to see how far he's come. Well deserved.

[@edanner93]

As a somewhat new Hubermam fan…this made me like him even more. Didn’t know he had a past in skateboarding.

[@blessificator]

so comforting, i cried in the middle

[@JoaoRangelSilvaPsicologia]

Thanks for this host into Andrew house and personality 🙏🙏

[@EstelleReddel]

Love the realness and spirit of huberman!

[@gloriyahboregah6384]

I wish he would be this authentic in his podcast. Like dude, we know you’re ambitious and you’re reckless, so put down the business casual voice and give some real advice. I mean, I can respect the fact that he’s getting his money and doesn’t want his career to plummet-maybe I just wish there were more people on the internet that could give young men what they actually need to hear.

[@paavola2]

Fathers should do that, not podcasters.

[@jessemckenzie9921]

he's an academic, why not start your own podcast

[@MiamiMorslav]

When he pulled out the arrows i put the red dot on fast search to see if the video would show him at least drop in. De nada.

[@antihero898]

Would you expect anything more from this kook?

[@ytviceman7495]

(T)his portrayal seemed so curated and limited. Just look at his NPC army of followers, commenting on this video. Read their tags or names. You'll get the picture. The JENKEM team fabricated this TRUMP SITUATION(A grifter, liar etc.) for SKATEBOARDING. Flooding our scene with more heath hoax podcast dude bros. THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO LONGBOARD OR SURFBOARD TO MATCH THEIR QUIRKINESS. Or SCOOT on their commute to work. Now legitimising AH(Not Adolf Hitler) makes these loosers squirt in their panties. Helll nawwwwww...

[@Rima-ll5pe]

Lucky you! Spending time with Andy, Andrew, Drew💛

[@merrynsheldon]

Anyone else wondering what the heck he does under the name drew?

[@Beaufortlawrence]

He was an amateur boxer when he went by drew.

[@h.b6463]

maybe texting his side pieces?

[@jacobh771]

@@Beaufortlawrencewhere did u get this information

[@elegantlyoutrageousrealtalk]

😂 yes

[@kalena26]

Porn star 😂

[@805Monty]

I didn’t even know AH skated back in the day and wrote for Thrasher! All respect! I like his man home, he’s got all the cool stuff. Nice work here and thank you!

[@CollinGill7]

this was unexpectedly rad

[@lookbacklibrary]

That’s why Ian was asking for the Oct2005 issue of Thrasher.

[@motomom1311]

Tuned in for his first podcast! Cool to see this.

[@Rawi888]

13:43 - that was so badass. Man, seeing this made me feel so melancholic. It would be awesome if I had a great farther figure growing up.

[@yogamindenergybody]

I've love Andrew for a few years and now appreciate him even more. I love seeing the skate-rat side of him, his true badassery at play.

[@JaapvanMarle]

Thanks Andrew & Jenkem❤

[@CedarSpringWolf]

As a skater turned filmer I am happy to see Chris Ray here! He's the man!

[@unknownsender6852]

Legend has it, when Drew wants to skate, he transfers his consciousness into his other meat suit, Garrett Ginner 😂

[@blapblapism]

Dang I would have never guessed he was a skateboarder. Mad respect for Andrew.

[@HBgirl99]

Andrew is too young for me, but if I were younger, I would go to great lengths to meet him to see if there is any mutual chemistry. He is a fine specimen of a man. I hope he finds what he wants (or maybe he already has?). This man needs to be a father.

[@vamgreen]

Jenkem does it again. Really, your profiles are bang on.

[@aureliopds]

Great Stuff, love the Herzog, Rubin connection.

[@krakensaurus]

Bro those Vans, the Anaheim Factory are the best skate shoes ever made, just add a nice insole and you're good to go! Vans please release more!!!

[@bastardoize]

I was really into Huberman when I first heard about him, then I got a bit over it and he started to grate on me a bit. But this has turned me around again, putting a different angle on him. Thanks, this video was cool

[@dradulcevelazquez7729]

i love it!! ..thanks for that view of the master Andy

[@senshai1267]

This is some good stuff right in the morning :)

[@knowledgegod2635]

Gotta give the man props for always giving back to the skate community.

[@poppaholiday1064]

What exactly did he give??? Do u think before typing

[@vancouverbill]

​@@poppaholiday1064gave lots of ways to help with injuries and dealing with fear while skating for starters

[@pursuitofreal]

such a wholesome video.

[@colinmatthews5999]

He has become quite the name-dropper!

[@Talisman_k]

An intelligent and well-groomed gentleman with a strong, fit physique

[@coldseamonster]

Once a skater always a skater. It stays with us forever as it should.

[@thewaybacktoyou--embraceYou23]

Gosh, great video! I wish I could hang out with Andrew! Awe well, I can dream about it 🎉❤😂

[@whochairs]

he skates the mini as much as he visits 'the lab'

[@YouilAushana]

What any Dr dre in the lab? Produced all the hits even Eminem you weirdo

[@poppaholiday1064]

@@YouilAushanaholy shit I bet ppl like huberman get stiffed at yr stupidity you prolly a walking piggy bank for ppl like huberman

[@Theonly_Onyx]

​@@YouilAushanawhat 😅

[@tannersprouse3078]

😂

[@dannywells6238]

great job love it

[@timzeez525]

Dude. Awesome!

[@alexandreboucher4041]

Fuck yeah Andrew is such a gem!! Mucho love ❤️💪💪

[@sabulis1]

He didn't even wanted to drop in mini ramp for the kamera?

[@YouilAushana]

Kimera?

[@sabulis1]

@@YouilAushana video kamera

[@sabulis1]

@nekkropiate 😄

[@LukeBolton1996]

I’ve been listening to the Huberman Lab Podcast, but I don’t know he was such a nice, normal, cool guy with interesting hobbies.

[@miaash3870]

Either he is a great teacher or you are a great learner!

[@befer]

thats crazy I never would've even connected him with this type of lifestyle

[@j-vx-0]

Andrew is the man!

[@chrisavila2788]

Thank you for the video.

[@jjeremywong]

so dope

[@sbs]

Yall deleted gifted haters comment lol

[@NotLuckiLou]

what did he say? im curious

[@en5954]

@@sbs they’ve been deleting my comments too

[@josiahamaze]

they deleted mine!

[@vangoghsear8657]

It was KZbin. That happens everywhere now.

[@Riktooba]

He deleted it himself apparently

[@ameliaruehlen9147]

I love Andrew Huberman!

[@GarciaVideoProductions]

Was the video at 4:40 Andrew Huberman???

[@laurieraeoulette1075]

never knew huberman skated hahaha so cool!

[@herrerajoey2]

I had a subscription to slap for years. Everyone used to make fun of me for subscribing to it and not Thrasher. It was the best skate mag ever for me.

[@seronity]

These are some awesome insights. Thanks everyone! Enjoying this

[@hovsepgasamanian4710]

He’s in insane shape

[@noah803]

Damn didn't want this to end

[@sh666nks]

That was the Jake Phelps in em at 16:04 ahaha

[@Fqithh]

great video. why so many dislikes? people just haters

[@azaruiz-mx6ni]

I just love you Andrew!!!!!

[@Unlockingparadoxes]

You are Truly Legendary. 💯❤️‍🔥🙏🏽🌊🧘🏽‍♂️🌊

[@RealSkateStories]

Great video. The brain space when focusing in on a run or a trick skating is such a different realm, it seems fitting that Huberman is continually exploring new and exciting neurological states.

[@j2theohno498]

huberman is continually exploring new and exciting grift opportunities in both relationships and business! how cool! stick to documenting history m8 no opinions necessary

[@RealSkateStories]

​ @j2theohno498 Don't know much about the man and I'm not sure what you are referring to...

[@coolbugfacts1234]

The neurological state of dating many women at the same time without telling them

[@RealSkateStories]

@@j2theohno498 Don't know much about the man, educate me.

[@YouilAushana]

Steady state cardio is not working on a trick. Static v dynamic

[@TheEphraimhoeft]

The “Drew” comment got me wondering what that community he can’t disclose is.

[@trevorsenger4665]

Maybe Alcoholics Anonymous or something like that? One of the Traditions It’s about not promoting through media. But maybe it’s something else who knows

[@BalanceOvOpposites]

Fetlife

[@whatsgrowingon]

He used to be a swinger. It's the upside down pineapple community

[@VariousBerries69]

The Lay dees know him as Drew perhaps?

[@czarzapanta9332]

this should be 2 hours long. cant get enough. nice

[@creminilorey7722]

I thought the same

[@tonezic]

thanks for this

[@openit125]

Scott Carney has some really dope Huberman videos too!

[@DonnaPeters-g9m]

Andrew, you just get more and more interesting :)

[@carrie1163]

Now, I'm REALLY in love 🥰😘💓

[@jpgiffney9811]

The high five 😂 9:00

[@musixandr]

woah nice nice! cheers guys

[@meh9788]

Great video. Very good content. Thank you for this, please ignore the cynical haters. F* em.

[@SRFeesha]

damn I always wanted to see huberman skater side!!

[@nexusi6867]

As a Russian who used to sing in a choir I feel proud 😁

[@The_Dapper_Millennial]

Where can I get one of those chairs?

[@dlprofitt]

Love seeing this side of him!

[@dejavu5085]

Wait for your brain to come back online lol.. my brain never came back online after the cold plunge 😂

[@jrey7171]

Neuroboost turned Ian into a robot 😂

[@tinytim71301]

Dude is shredded

[@patswayze7359]

Hell yeah huberman likes the unseen

[@nicolebrophy664]

This video is evocative and inviting. Makes me want to hang. Also, who else has got Gregorian chants and symphonies on their list now? And that chair! Can I please try that chair!?

[@SurfMastery-kz6je]

what is the chair called at 9:40? I suffer from vertigo and vibration is one thing that really helps. Especially since he event talks about it giving he perception of "floating". Would love to get my hands on this "neuroboost" chair/tech. I even asked chat gpt about it and it couldnt find anything.

[@YouilAushana]

You probably have atlas occipital bone instabilities

[@antihero898]

Chatgpt couldn't find it? Damn you're fucked man

[@dumbdata34]

Vertigo sucks dude have you tried the Epley manuever?

[@theianbarton]

Yo it’s called shift wave it’s 10 grand

[@lulumoon6942]

Have no proprioception & neuropathy as a result of brain surgeries & wondered the same.

[@en5954]

I am also a skateboarder and used to work as a neuroscientist. Huberman way oversteps his knowledge base with his claims and recommendations. A lot of what he says has zero basis in researched phenomena, which wouldn’t be so terrible except he presents himself as an authority. I guess a lot of people out there (not skateboarders 🤙🏻) feel better when they are told what to think. There is nothing revolutionary about exercising regularly, meditating, eating fruits and vegetables, and getting enough sleep. Of course everyone loves a sauna and a cold plunge. Duh. Sorry I love Jenkem but these tech/health bros need to stop acting like they unlocked some mythical key to human performance.

[@KC-dg9pu]

its part of why i lightly use youtube now. everyone is a self proclaimed authority. there will be 10000 videos saying to do something and another 10000 saying not to. the knowledge base is polluted.

[@en5954]

@ Straight up my brotha

[@bigdawg_OG]

None of which are a bad thing? What has he put out there that isn’t substantiated by evidence? Honestly curious.

[@tvsavery666]

I rather him use his platform to try to get people to exercise and eat healthy instead of most KZbinrs regurgitating brainrot.

[@en5954]

@@bigdawg_OG His affinity for ashwaganda would be one example. If someone is going to take it, they should get the guidance of an Ayurvedic practitioner, because it’s not suited for all body types and personalities. That’s one example. He also subtly implies authority where he really has none. He does this in all sorts of interviews. In other professional fields playing this loose and fast lands people in super hot water, including legal sanctions. There is also some interesting articles out there on his romantic relationships. They paint the picture that he is a fairly manipulative and duplicitous dude.

[@millerbunnett3304]

This is great

[@alyelalwany]

how Andrew lowkey describes THE Thrasher magazine as 'unknown'

[@ezrafriend]

So sick! Love the authenticity and humility of Andrew! Stoked he knows the truth 🤙✝️⭐️

[@blokschaaf8941]

he´s a grifter...

[@ezrafriend]

@I haven’t seen any evidence of that. What makes you think that?

[@blokschaaf8941]

@@ezrafriend anyone who gets in your face and tries to sell you something is a scammer

[@ezrafriend]

@ I don’t agree

[@blokschaaf8941]

@@ezrafriend good argument, nice and short👍

[@andersmarheimaulie3496]

Huberman is such a legend ! God bless him ☝️

[@joannebuczkowski2084]

Neuroscience, who would've thought🤔🤯🧠🎯🏹 I'd like to hangout as well!

[@dynomitewilson9158]

So rad

[@VenomRoadRacing]

He was a skater boy she said see you later boy....😂😂

[@bransolo11]

Didn’t realize this dude was so buff on the nine club lolol

[@YouilAushana]

Look at Conor McGregor or James bond for a buff man in a suit

[@bransolo11]

@ whaat?😂

[@albertovasconcelos9148]

Amazing

[@teddygross7543]

who's next? "chris" cole?

[@rickyrogerzz]

Lol

[@YouilAushana]

Yep I always knew he was a weird garage kid who will chameleon to fit in like zero from "in bloom".

[@eim1218]

​@@YouilAushanaI sense those vibes now😏

[@patrickbarnes2707]

Yeah, then Jason Jesse

[@joelparsons608]

What is the name of the chair you were in?

[@magicalleela666]

shift wave, about $10,500 plus tax