Risking an 18-Year Friendship

[@vanneistat]

Spirited Man Sweatshirts: spiritedman.com

[@johnnewton8017]

Mine arrives today!! Super excited.

[@BennyTheGinger]

@@johnnewton8017 SAME!!!

[@johnnewton8017]

@@BennyTheGinger 🙌🏼

[@timfuchs1927]

Can't wait for mine! Thanks Van. Love the stories.

[@KK4CNM]

Hey Van if you plan on going through Honduras reach out to me I have a place you guys can stay if you want.

[@SuburbanDelinquent]

This channel has become a favorite.

[@CartoonNetworkGlitches]

Your grammar is an English tutor's dream

[@starcloudhidden8074]

Me too

[@carlosfernandez2125]

Yup

[@enc7777]

A favorite this channel is mine.

[@DUDAPA]

Me too 2

[@nikolaysenilov6263]

I just had no idea people of this nature still exist.

[@MrAntsunator]

Sailors are kinda free minded people. Some just sell everything else than their sail boat and go see the world. I try also travel (when I can) with no plans and free mindset. My path goes to where wind blows and nose points.

[@JanneWolterbeek]

Van shows us the way. :)

[@MrSepox]

@@JanneWolterbeek dont know if this is the way tbh but ok…

[@arthurb8436]

@@MsMesem how is it, living back in the stone age?

[@MsMesem]

@@arthurb8436 Non GMO

[@IshikaShanai]

The fact that they're equally eccentric fills me with such joy.

[@mattk8810]

She kinda looks like Candace

[@mylifetimephotograph]

This made this old woman in Kentucky, feel for a few minutes, what it must be like to really live.

[@geoffcasias9367]

Its never too late live your life how you want

[@sirgalahad1470]

You and me both. When I watch this channel, I get a sense of wonderment, but also a sense of melancholy at the realization that I have been nothing more than a bystander to life. 😑

[@brv002]

I don't understand how someone can claim they are a bystander and not living life. Perhaps there's something else going on in your life that makes you feel that way and others don'tt understand. But realize if you're able to take a walk through the forest, feel the light of the morning sun, plant a tree where it can grow, you're still alive and living life.

[@tsprinkles6626]

I feel you Lynn, such a real comment. sending love!

[@davidmay465]

It makes me appreciate, even more, the moments in my life that I have felt were truly lived. My life in the 502 has been blessed.

[@shaunvlog]

How did the Neistat brothers all end up so damn talented. Amazing video Van!!!

[@canadude6401]

Tom Sachs was their mentor. He is a little more eccentric, check out his channel.

[@beingathing974]

wait he's casey neistat's brother?! i found him bc i wanted to buy a motorcycle

[@Profile.4]

@@beingathing974 yeah that's why his name is van neistat

[@beingathing974]

@@Profile.4 woosh

[@Profile.4]

@@beingathing974 oh yeah your big cornball unfunny joke really went right over my head, bozo. Get a grip.

[@bodesh4170]

I am 24 years old and feel Van's videos have no target audience as everyone can enjoy his content. There is something to take away from every video. I started with Casey and now suggest both brothers videos to everyone when talking about youtube. Also my first ever youtube comment. Thank you Van

[@nedanother9382]

My friend if your listening to Van or Casey at your age....you have a wonderful life ahead of you. I'll be sixty in a cpl weeks. I wish I had this kind of inspiration when I was your age. Go out, dream big and what the hell, fail at something just for the experience. Best of wishes to you

[@crimsonbay5036]

23 here, been watching Casey since 15 and now witnessing his brother’s works… These two are truly amazing. I also recommend them to my friends (despite their often uninterested reactions, sadly…). Casey is full of cheerful and always-moving energy. Van is more slow-paced, thought provoking…almost meditative. Two inspiring spirited men of this world. 👏

[@kimroukus2920]

Your videos have restored my faith in contemporary creators and storytellers of this platform. I have consumed KZbin content intensively for about 15 years. This is my first comment ever. Greetings from Finland.

[@metouw]

I must admit that I was a bit surprised when I walked along the local beach near my apartment in Copenhagen (Denmark) and saw a dude with spirited man sweatshirt. Van seems to have become a global phenomenon quite fast :-D Congrats

[@hamernick]

This series feels like it would usually be found within a quiet gallery somewhere. Grateful for the accessibility and your work in story telling. Curious if you'll be moving toward interviews within this body of work. Would love to hear more from Chloe and other spirited friends along the way.

[@EricDiFebbo]

Chloe is basically a character from Gilligans Island.

[@claytonmarshall1308]

I want the full Chloe story. How does someone afford to travel in perpetuity? How does someone learn the skills needed to sail across the world? When I see videos like this I'm excited to travel and go exploring, but Im also sobered to the real world and it's constraints. That life style must be incredibly difficult to achieve.

[@Crazyguru1996]

After picking up my jaw from the floor, and wiping the tears from my eyes I realized that not only are you one incredibly talented spirited man, but I thank you from the bottom of my heart for expanding my mind after watching this video. Inspiring.

[@PauloSousaPinto]

I just felt the same!

[@dutch1171]

Hands down the absolute best storytelling channel on KZbin. Van Neistat smashes it out of the park every single time.

[@JamieMcEwanOfficial]

This was a whole other level of collaboration! Excited for your trip!

[@ryanm327]

I love how van connects all of his videos in some way.

[@canadude6401]

Van is like an awesome Uncle we didn't know we needed. Stress and anxiety melts away after 10 seconds into his videos. Thank you so much Van... we are forever thankful for your uploads.

[@VlogEpicness]

Soooo has the Toyota passenger door lock working out?

[@EasyBCLS]

How’s, not has

[@TheDirtyBirchTrails]

@@EasyBCLS Soooo has the Toyota passenger door lock BEEN working out?

[@EasyBCLS]

@@TheDirtyBirchTrails both are right

[@user-hd8ej8yx9p]

@@EasyBCLS maybe the door lock just wants to get fit

[@LeaveCurious]

Vans videos feel like they've been around for years, like since before the internet, accessible only by means of invitation at some fancy festival.

[@PowerbangGaming]

What an incredible video. Proud of you Van!

[@thestriving1]

surprised to find u here ,but hey man

[@grazihenke]

OMG this is too good to be free. I wish the (my) world had more spirited men and women. Thank you Van!

[@RescueGirl]

Wow! What an absolutely amazing and unforgettable story!

[@mlannon]

Incredible story telling, visuals and music. Can't get enough of this stuff. Thank you Van!

[@CanyonWanderer]

Needs to be said: every video you release make my day better, I bet a lot of people feel like that. This episode actually felt very touching! Best story telling as usual. Shout out to that amazing spirited woman in the South Pacific even if it is once a year

[@TommiSRP]

That Spirited Woman sounds amazing. She sounds fascinating.

[@countrylifetales2700]

Yes she does.

[@zachgreene1179]

By the end of the series, I hope that I learn all the tips and tools to become Spirited by Myself

[@CodyAlushin]

I want to make a "what makes a Spirited Man?" video, talking about people's traits I've seen in my life that I consider 'Spirited'. I think it would be great if a bunch of people did the same. Then we could collectively create a 'Spirited Man' guidebook and all live by these guides, thus making the world a more 'Spirited' place.

[@danbrocklehurst2983]

There’s a manual he has mentioned which is called shop class as soulcraft which is a very good read by the way

[@castilhosrafael]

I hope this series never ends

[@Agrinddandi]

Oh yez, selfmotivation books will turn you from a youtube dweller into an antropologist.

[@gingerwhale871]

I think you´re missing the point. As I understand it, its just about doing what you think needs to be done, no matter what stands in the way of it. If it seems too big, do the next best thing, the next smallest, achievable step that will get you closer to your goal. Spirited in this context doesn´t mean being handy or creative or whatever. Spirited means doing what you think needs to be done and not asking for permission or waiting for a chance to do it.

[@thetalkingfly]

Love this Van - I can not get enough if this personal documentary style filmmaking! Grateful Brother Grateful, Hugs, Steve aka The Talking Fly

[@RCodyWanner]

the second the spirited woman hoodies go on sale i’m buying

[@bigkamo]

Nine people have given this video a thumbs-down. It'd be interesting if KZbin forced thumbs-downers to write a sentence or two outlining their reasoning. "I'm suffering from a lack of satisfaction in my life and this video really highlighted that for me so I wanted to strike out in some way, but leaving a negative comment would publicly reveal things about my life that I'd prefer to hide at all costs, so I took the path of least resistance and hit the thumbs-down button." Great video. I gave it a thumbs-up.

[@Azexlify]

People can dislike things without being a bitter person you know. Lol

[@bigkamo]

@@Azexlify fair point

[@canadude6401]

I have always felt that a good portion of these are accidental dislikes from their intention to "Like". Especially on a cell phone. The buttons are too close together.

[@bigkamo]

@@canadude6401 interesting. I didn’t consider that.

[@deepdirt]

That first “Neistat Brothers” reunion collab video is gonna be crazy. They need to get together and just be the Coen Brothers of KZbin already.

[@martinle855]

This spirited man sure knows how to tell a story, wow

[@kwaminax]

We were in season 0 of this channel, now we have entered season 1.

[@jasonchaney5382]

I often need a few minutes of quiet reflection after watching your short films. This one took more than a few minutes.

[@tglass0000]

A good story changes you.

[@adirulz1]

Hope you have an incredible Mexico trip - it's well deserved! These videos are exceptional - and keep getting better by the week.

[@Zukini28]

After a very long and frustrating day at work, this spirited man is brought to tears knowing that you have such a person in your life. Thank you for sharing, very much

[@YTMrB]

Each year, this bearded woman sends this bearded man a birthday message.

[@fandydiadline]

Sbeareded woman and sbeareded man friendships

[@teddyflanagan4187]

It feels like all the countless hours of content I've watched on this platform have culminated in me finding this piece of pure, inspirational, heart-wrenching beauty. This is the video I never knew I needed. The channel I never knew I needed.

[@billp7299]

I am so looking forward to this possible reunion! I feel as though,being a backer of the project, I am as much a part of this as everyone else who has supported you.

[@caryconover]

Dude the videos you create swirl in my brain for days after I watch them. Cheers from Wichita, Kansas

[@QuarkWizard]

When a man hits rock bottom, often a past life dies while a new life begins. Van's new life is expanding in ways that has me excited as he shares a Spirited unfolding. Anticipation...

[@dylanhoyt1412]

This is the best one yet, what an amazing life and an amazing spirit.

[@peterdemuth]

Your videos are of "strange beauty" my description of it. Thank for introducing Chloe and looking forward to your trip down south.

[@daverizz]

OMG. Yeah, that does sound fantastic. Looking forward to what lies ahead. Hopefully you'll get to film some of it.

[@zipazzz]

Theres just something I love about the way you tell stories. 👍

[@fpvlegion]

How... emotions just surfaced out of nowhere... FRAK!!! so simple so powerfull... great story, hoping for the flower and the smile at the end!!!

[@LakwatserangTagaIsla]

Hello everyone, please be safe always. Sending love and goodvibes from a tiny island in the Philippines. 🏝️🇵🇭❤️

[@Dkgjwlgkdh204]

I’ve been feeling frustrated with the extremely slow (albeit, understandable) shipping of the sweatshirt but watching your contents, such as this one, makes all the frustrations go away and leave me excited for life!

[@ArkayeCh]

Every episode is a premium 90s documentary. They never get aired again.

[@CashMonkeyBluffMaster]

Such a great ending to tie everything together

[@MarcusTDM]

Wow! What a video. I want to make videos like Van’s, the storytelling is incredible. He can literally make a story from anything. Thank you Van for starting a YT channel.

[@nikoarcher1243]

I teared up at that ending, story’s that transcend individual videos and unfolding motives, I’m unbelievably grateful to be a subscriber.

[@alexcarapcea]

Been on KZbin since 2006. Watched them all, The smoshes, the Ray William Johnsons, The Roman Atwoods, Casey Neistats., Mr Beasts', Pewdiepies.. you name it... I have never seen any other channel like I do with Van's... I never lost an episode and I haven't even slightly disliked one moment of it all. Van Neistat is the biggest treasure this platform ever gave us!

[@Profile.4]

How about when he talks about vaccines like they're the most amazing thing since antibiotics 🤣

[@matthewdavies8878]

This is pure and incredible. Truly a gift to my eyes and ears. Makes me appreciate the friendships I too am blessed to share.

[@BrianFisher]

Neat to hear a Fatu Hiva story this week. I was supposed to be visiting there on a boat a few days ago, but the trip was cancelled a month ago due to new covid entry requirements.

[@Jammin21]

The only channel I go out of my way to actually like and comment. What phenomenal story telling and what a way to share the spirited life.

[@juliusberith6594]

At first I gave this a follow because of Casey and I liked the trailer for the channel. I walked away from it for sometime but I gave it a chance again recently and now I'm truly enjoying your content. I love the originality, uniqueness and individual style of Van. Thank you.

[@faris738]

you are bringing us to a different world

[@TritonTv69420]

Holy shit Van. I felt transported in to another time. Good god man. Friendships that last continents and decades are priceless. My dad told me a few years back that if i had enough friends to count on 1 hand when i got to his age that i would be lucky. Now I turn 32 in about a week and I am already realizing why he said that. Thank you for preserving an older style of story telling. I can't really put it in to words but I can feel it. We live in a crazy world. I hope you get to go see your friend.

[@Evantures]

Incredible . 😳 One of my favourite videos yet

[@casaMN]

Holey Heck- Van (and Especially Chloe) are so SPIRITED!! Love, a spirited man in training

[@jeffhill1547]

I’ve never been more proud to buy a hoodie from a KZbinr

[@robertjohnson6671]

best episode yet!

[@geoCow]

One of you best mini documentaries yet! Sublime. Moving. What a tale! I am also lucky to have had people like this open up my eyes to ALL CAPS LIFE.

[@bizzleboy240]

This is not near what I was expecting but oh my god what a video

[@joeygreg]

The art on this channel brings me to tears. What a fantastic movie Van, thank you for sharing.

[@ExPhysWithG]

This is so beautiful, like wow she is a spirited woman fr it is a blessing to have spirited people around you.

[@martelvonc]

I don't watch your videos to learn how to do things. I watch your videos to see how YOU do things. Thanks Van.

[@CatalinBraicauCo]

Salutari din Romania!

[@JeremyKruis]

We excitingly await the convergence of this spirited man and spirited woman!

[@makethingwithhand]

This video has so much to aspire to. Thanks Van. Thanks Chloe.

[@cocothinks]

So grateful that you are sharing your vision and art. It stirs the soul!

[@03_austindrake88]

Van is so incredible at telling a story. Every single video is so well done and is really like a short movie. The Neistat brother's are 2 extremely talented Spirited Men.

[@CarlCunningham360]

The mutual dedication and loyalty between this newly married spirited woman and Van and the fact that he's fixing his truck to visit has me asking many questions.

[@RomboutVersluijs]

Wow message in a bottle, that a synonym already. pretty cool, the writing is old courier, on real paper, oldschool paper. Lots of details went into this message. Freakn amazing

[@dambaek.]

Fatu Hiva, is an incredibly spirited place. It hosted this spired man. I recommend it.

[@justgeorge3728]

A spirited family... reunion... Thank you for the artful living memoir, shared on this channel.

[@writethisthat3613]

Stay safe and be well, Van. Lots of fans here following your great videos. Looking forward to following you on your great adventure!

[@MusicArghya]

I have always been fascinated by social media. Particularly KZbin, but the last few years had dimmed my enthusiasm for the platform. I was lost in a tsunami of manicured content with garish aesthetics. Most of which is designed to game an algorithm and colonize out my attention. It was like being force-fed pastry all the time. Then I found your channel. You are like a refreshing glass of kombucha. I hope what you do is the start of a new wave and not an exception.

[@canadude6401]

I agree. Many on the platform are on it for monetary gain, period. And it shows. Then there are few select people like Van and Tom Sachs who are on for art sake. Authenticity is what I love and what most people are turning towards.

[@madlenmedina]

Got so happy to see she’s in Mexico! It all made sense why you wanted to go there without really knowing as you showed in the breakthrough video. Love how you’re weaving all these stories ❤️

[@kevinStyler6299]

This spirited man comes up with the most stunning ideas to portay stories. Better than every blockbuster. This channel has become a favorite for sure!

[@gidifihrer3966]

These are PURE GOLD I await each one and watch them ASAP

[@daviddelaurier8663]

Van, this is your greatest productions to date. I believe this may be one of the most valuable videos available to human kind up till now. You must find her, you must.

[@ramanshekhar9514]

Pure brilliance. Thank you for sharing Van🙌

[@MindfulZetta]

I’ve watched this about twice a week for the last year around 6am… it’s something bout this story and the mornings that coincide… It’s perfect ❤

[@ParhamFarahani]

Wow wow wow, what a spirited story. Best youtuber, storyteller, filmmaker.

[@datpmf]

Your storytelling is inspiring. I mean, this channel alone is such a refreshment compared to what we tend to see.

[@MegaCorey1977]

Really want to hit play, but will wait until the morning, Van makes me think for the day

[@1414Gstevens]

You have quickly become my FAVORITE KZbin Channel!

[@mrugank1994]

I like the way you are moving forward @spiritedman keep killing it!

[@michaelcohen4545]

Van, You are... very, very talented. When Casey introduced your videos to us, he said.... you were a better filmmaker then he was. I laughed. I LOVE Casey's videos (movies). Thought is was just a nice plug from a loving brother. WELL>>> Casey was correct! You are a better filmmaker. Thank you Van. I really enjoy your films. Peace & Love. : )

[@wyssdaniel]

This channel is getting better with every single video! Great work, Van!

[@jtdub-wanders]

The cultural significance of this video is simply a treasure. You are making the best KZbin content. Love it.

[@evanauer3673]

This channel is a hidden gem. Absolutely brilliant

[@holasoyjuansm]

I have been “here” at your channel only a few weeks but, without hesitation or risk of exaggeration, I can say: this is my favorite channel in all of KZbin.

[@thegoodluckcats]

was on my way to get to bed , but stopped it when notification popped up. I just had to watch the video first. Now, probably won't fall sleep for a while. Congratulations to Chloé.

[@brentfreborg6049]

Incredible! Strait up unreal! I can never get enough of these videos. I await every one of these and watch it multiple times! Keep up the amazing work!

[@CheapGeek]

These videos are truly fantastic. 👍👍

[@stacywinslow6255]

What an awesome friendship and journey you guys are on. I wish you all the best and hope all your dreams come true!

[@LeonimuZ]

This series is just absolute amazing.

[@21Swayzee]

Great ode to a long lasting friendship. I miss my friends in distant places, always enjoy when we reconnect. Just rocked out a Toyota ad in this vid..hope that knocks you one inch closer to your drive.

[@NonalignedVideos]

is it weird that this is your film that moved me the most so far?