Tony Hawk | Blocks Podcast w/ Neal Brennan

Neal Brennan interviews Tony Hawk (Pro Skater) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.
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00:00 Pro Skater
9:11 Determination
41:25 Saying No
49:55 Having Confidence
54:47 Being Present
59:47 Accepting Failure
1:04:49 Managing Time
1:08:28 What He’s Done
1:09:55 Movie of his Life
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Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).
Edited by Will Hagle
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#podcast #tonyhawk #comedy #standup #mentalhealth

[@lav7161]

There is never a bad Tony Hawk interview. This guy is just open and free.

[@khaledelsayed5357]

This man is essentially the reason I broke a wrist, tore an Achilles tendon, dislocated a shoulder and certainly a number of undiagnosed concussions. Being a 13 year old in Egypt we knew nothing of the skate tapes or cky or jackass. That first video game changed all that, and gave us horribly unrealistic goals with our boards Much love and gratitude to daddy Birdman!!!

[@seanb5561]

wow cheers brotha, who knew the reach

[@TheJamesLykins]

Lol I never considered the bar it set “double backflips are possible”

[@julioenrique8552]

😊

[@robman1081]

the "pull back" edit at 6:06 ... im probably enjoying that more than i should

[@DeadManProp]

I'm glad to see Tony appear on different podcasts lately. He's a great guest.

[@ADogWithGlasses00]

The Blocks continuously delivers with it's guests! What a treat of a podcast 👍👏

[@AstraeaAntiope]

It is appointment-listening.

[@Ivanselectsongs]

its*

[@AstraeaAntiope]

@@Ivanselectsongs Bet your fun at parties. Their these great things you get invited two, where people can practice there social skills in person. Unlike you're phone, where you can just sling corrections at people and mosey along.

[@solitudeparade]

@@AstraeaAntiopenice work 😂

[@ADogWithGlasses00]

@@AstraeaAntiope Your grammar is so incorrect lol I think you meant to say *There are these great things that you get invited to.* YOU don't sound like somebody who is fun at parties 🤦‍♂️

[@Cryptowill821]

Birdman! The legend…can’t wait for the upcoming game release 🤘🏼 we love you and everything you did for the sport! 🖤

[@aguz916]

What game release? Thanks,

[@corx12345]

I love the subtle zoom out in the editing when tony said "pull back from skating.." around 6:05 . Good editor 👏

[@GordonChaffin]

Will is a master

[@GR1NCH]

23:00 THPS excelled for a number of reasons, but other than the replayability of it, the soundtrack was the killer feature. It had incredible music.

[@__her]

Agreed.

[@bosco1603]

it basically started the pop punk era. a lot of those bands were established in their circles, but general public didnt know who the dead kennedys or goldfinger were. aside from maybe primus, i dont think there was a band on there that had mainstream success.

[@ksrhys-]

For real, whoever put the soundtracks together for those games changed the world, bigtime. I know Tony had some influence and input, but whoever at Neversoft or whatever... 🙌.

[@k.c.simonsen2]

Any skater that thinks Tony hawk is underrated or lame or whatever else is a total idiot. You couldn't ask for a better poster-child for the industry that you love. It's incredible how good of a guy he's stayed through all the years. Super legend.

[@therealjd1503]

I have become a huge Neal fan, this podcast is great all the way around

[@rextyrannos4517]

6:06 that pull back edit was genius.

[@rydah1240]

Tony hawk is 55 but with the voice of a 20 year old. Another great episode by Neal!!

[@jcrewjem5394]

I used to hate on Tony Hawk when I barely "skated street." Now that I am older and have more perspective, and less punk mentality. He has always been a good dude.

[@trackalex]

Im glad Neal and Tony let each other know about what they were going to wear for the podcast (lol). But both are looking sharp

[@BaltimoreBird]

TY. Tony H is the GOAT of skaters. Genx amazing 🤩

[@ridhvikg]

Caught Neal’s show in Toronto last Sunday. LOVED it!!! Thank you for the show!

[@myeyessolow]

Im so excited about this !

[@jamesm28]

Tony Hawk has been a big influence in my life ever since I started skating back in the 80s, really enjoyed this episode!

[@stickhurler11]

The edits in this pod are always so cool!!!

[@KING_PHILLIP]

the editor is a true hero, we should all aspire to be so cool

[@thomassenger9082]

John Steinbecks East of Eden Quote :and now that you don't have to be perfect you can be good.

[@a-winter]

Long-time watcher, first-time commenter. Love the show! Thanks Neal!

[@a-winter]

Also-- Phil Collins did the music for Tarzan, not Elton John. SUPER-easy to mix up!

[@OldManSkateboards]

Tony Hawk will always be rad! He was recently out in Two Grey Hills New Mexico skating for their skate park opening. The Navajo Nation President Buu Van Nygren rips 🛹

[@madkow77]

Tony Hawk is a National Treasure.

[@vanessawhitneypro]

LOVED this! Thank You, Tony & Neal!

[@stinkbomer]

These are so good I’m genuinely looking forward to every one

[@claytonwhitten6005]

What a great set of questions Neal asked, as usual Tony is always a pleasure to watch. Great Pod.

[@hereticerik]

Tony just tries to do skateboard tricks off of his blocks 😂

[@ChrisKennyInc]

My need to feel seen and acknowledged wants to point I was the 274th viewer of this episode.

[@BaltimoreBird]

You are awesome! And properly self aware not self conscious in my very limited opinion. *aware of my average ness. I hope? 🎉❤

[@jackdaw99]

Tony! Always a good watch/listen. The coolest dork and icon

[@sebastianwhalin743]

Hell yeah! This is gonna be awesome. Hopefully Jason will be on soon

[@commaJim]

This is awesome!! What a legend.

[@Guyallknowing]

dude that "two femurs" ping fucking put me in tears. Small comedy is good comedy

[@NavySealz21]

Tony always seems very genuine whenever I hear him on pods. Really enjoyed this episode.

[@teenidol18]

Jason Ellis next, I hope.

[@darude]

Thanks for a great chat!

[@fademusic1980]

Tony Hawk replaced Michael Jordan as my childhood hero after THPS came out, and is the entire reason I started skating. you know, they say don't meet your idols and that would probably be best for jordan, but I would definitely want to meet Tony! he always seems so down to earth

[@ds7335]

My favorite episode yet

[@captaincrespo3327]

This is a really excellent interview. Good shit

[@local3433]

Epic guest!

[@sheefree]

Wow the guests keep surprising me...Thanks Neal ❤

[@mathieu8641]

One of my favorite comedian turned great interviewer facing one of my idols - put YT on the big screen, get some chips and a beer and I’m having a great time

[@bstackschips]

Dude is a absolute selfless rock star!

[@jmydn2]

That riley hawk story sounds like a dream man. too cool

[@christopheroneill77]

ty i needed that recap

[@alexfontaine6233]

you are healing the earth

[@rawxtir]

Now That's how you do it- from both sides- good episode good listen

[@carpeimodiem]

I just came to say what everyone already knows... "Tony Hawk - Zero blocks". The guy was probably Buddha in a previous life.

[@R12N8o5]

The foos gone wild shout out at the end was golden

[@jjjjokok7132]

What a HERO 🫡

[@CoolInOlympia]

Love Tony Hawk!

[@davidhaight5594]

He's super interesting

[@Daze702]

Heck yeah so good

[@DMC88mph]

@1:07:40 watch Neal give advice that reinforces his own choices and values. "Kids and family? And you LIKE that?! Huh. Well, let's not ignore how career success is the best thing and there's a ton of value...measured concretely in dollars...that can be achieved through selfishness and self-abuse."

[@michaelfrieber]

“Two femurs” is such a good goddamned joke.

[@productdesign9626]

I guess it should have said '3'

[@KING_PHILLIP]

*I am Tony Hawk Pro Skater* that hit different

[@oppositeofh8]

totally rad.

[@JM-yq8xr]

Very underrated podcast, can never go wrong with the hawk man. 🦅 I know that's an eagle but there's no hawk emoji lmao

[@Cash42]

“Seems European” killed me

[@jessemunday3469]

Tony Hawk for president 2024

[@dc4531]

The miami dolphins coach and tony hawk !!!! Yes

[@BaltimoreBird]

Wow 56:30 GenX’s parents were reminded by the news to think where are the kids? Whereas today it seems parents’ are dominated by knowing EXACTLY where their kids’ are! There needs to be a better balance going forward. Kids should not have to be missed before being acknowledged nor helicoptered around because of the parents’ anxieties (in my very limited opinion).❤😂 ballast be.

[@cirquemedia]

Video summary >>> Tony Hawk is the face of skateboarding and helped build that industry thru countless hours of dedication and obsession - the end.

[@thescowlingschnauzer]

Moral hazard. That's what economists call it when you're so good that other people just act stupid and expect you to handle it because you're so good.

[@TabethaAurochs]

Whoa, that's a really dark term. I get it, but still. Maybe it's more about the combination of economists employing the concept of "moral" than anything? (pause... "Hhmmm?") Thanks for giving me something to nerd out on

[@thomasbarchen]

What a nice fellow.

[@minnesotafats8140]

TONY HAWK RULES!!!!!!

[@icaptureditforyou]

🤔 when's the next special coming out?

[@mapwezt]

❤

[@ScottThrill]

That’s Milwaukee Buck Damian Lillard, thank you very much!

[@rangle_brammer]

It was played cool, but you can tell Neal was pumped to say "Tony Hawk Blocks"

[@bigo2757]

Neal is the best!

[@Lberry101]

The ‘ding!’ after “two femurs” made me laugh way too hard.

[@JulieGraceImmink]

You interviewed him well

[@kvvddavid4116]

bigger then the sport

[@andybarrett6472]

Ive been a Tony fan since 86. I built my backyard ramp because of him and the Bones gang in Ohio and it kicked of a life of always putting some effort in to your ambitions and curiosities. Nobody will do it for you.

[@bwerto2423]

Jason segul plays Tony

[@mrboredj]

The ultimate skater cred and what it means to go pro was playing yourself as a character in Gleaming the Cube...

[@dsergt]

This guy makes me think of the book: Jonathon Livingston Seagull.

[@jrwgss1971]

I don't listen to Neal because I've noticed that he has zero patience for anyone who doesn't feel the way he does on social issues. I did enjoy this interview with Tony. Tony is usually asked the same 10 questions in every single interview he does. This Pod was different. So it gets a thumb 👍 up.

[@Drumtariano]

Tony Block

[@jonw8697]

hello

[@billybrilliante6689]

Tony Hawk is like the skateboarding Pete Holmes.

[@XCUESIS]

Here comes the swings

[@XCUESIS]

JUDGE WITH GESTURES 😇

[@XCUESIS]

forget refusing its a choice dude who is this man😂

[@XCUESIS]

Humility at its finest🤞

[@thedirtymarc]

Glad he's over the eyebrow tint block XD

[@productdesign9626]

T W O F E M U R S

[@ScarletBrotherhood]

1:12:52 The word is now "kindrance," so sayeth the Hawk. It's better than "kindredness" anyway. Too damn many syllables.

[@mskatefish]

Christina p did that joke

[@ericwhatley5831]

*HaWK* vs. *WooF*

[@ChaseMyska]

Whoa whoa whoa, Skateboard brands are the gatekeepers of pro skaters?!

[@mikejohnson4219]

Tony needs to sue that doctor he keeps saying it's my fault from wut I heard doc needs to loose his license

[@hangemhigh113]

Tony Hawk? Like, the skater? I wonder what he's up to these days...

[@samanthab1923]

He made his money from the video game

[@Ottophil]

And neil made his from chapelle show, so what?

[@jonw8697]

@@Ottophil and chappelle made his from stand up, so what?

[@BaltimoreBird]

So what is non sic. 😂

[@samanthab1923]

Just answering the question Stacy asked him. How are you going to make a living from skating? He forged a new way.

[@chadditz]

Seems European

[@alexjheaton]

I wouldn’t say you’re “healing the earth” until CPT. planet comes on with his blocks.

[@ttacking_you]

If Tony hawk drinks, why is he so against weed?

[@josef2012]

Why would you care?

[@ttacking_you]

@@josef2012 I only like things that Tony hawk approves of

[@ttacking_you]

I probably wouldn't be so angry if he would just approve of WEED