Rodney Mullen

Rodney Mullen sits down with Tony and Jason to bring you guys a raw and unfiltered episode on the rewards of perseverance and hard work. Step into the mind of one of Skateboarding's all-time greats, Rodney Mullen!
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Jason Ellis @wolfmate

[@MrPodcastio]

I'm confident when Rodney skates he sees the 0's and 1's like Neo. Legend.

[@darkstar7447]

He is the one.

[@christostatewide6843]

That's the greatest way Ive heard it put.

[@slowb15]

when hes talking about the easy stuff being half cab impossible or kickflip to primo railstands in the rain like it something one just does, yea I think you are onto something here.

[@HooksieMusic]

When he said he “feels the tug and knows it’s right” it was crazy to hear him describe how in tune he is with his body and board!

[@jimmietwotime]

Seriously haha that’s probably right

[@trubahhh]

There will never be enough footage of Rodney. The world needs him.

[@fortwoodmisery]

I agree

[@EpperEcheloN]

I think that's one of the things that makes him so special. We never get to see him, but when we do it's like nothing else

[@MalAnders94]

@@EpperEcheloN exactly!

[@pk7056]

hes a demigod or a alien-human hybrid a true pioneer pathfinder and maker of men

[@fartrellcluggins]

There will never be another Rodney!

[@stephenwelsch4728]

Rodney is such a humble dude for being the GOAT. He will go down in skateboard history as one of the all time greats.

[@nicholaskoenig3106]

Part II popped up and had to come back to this 1st and Im jus blown away! Love it. #legendary

[@mikeschmidt4800]

He is the all time great. Tony is nowhere close to as talented and he is very talented.

[@DomenicT]

Rodney invented the skateboarding everyone sees today, period. Guy is a transcendental human being. He’s a modern renaissance man that would have revolutionized anything he fell in love with.

[@shannonparkertube]

Let's just say it: There should be a full length documentary about Rodney! (a good one)... I think he totally transcends his sport like very few others do.

[@iremiabliss]

Agree 1000% or better a movie

[@kevinclear4007]

He makes it not a sport. It's a artform.

[@FrankBoston]

As long as he felt the documentary wasn't about all his accomplishments, but rather to help better the world, through his thoughts, messages and actions. That would be key. Rodney wants the spotlight to be very dim if pointed at him. He's as modest as they come, but truly is a man who makes the world better for so many.

[@jzen1455]

Rodney has got to be alien. There's no other person like him.

[@jimmydiggincats]

A biopic with Ben Stiller playing him? 😂

[@LLusion]

love how Rodney starting telling a story about he got a gun pulled on him while skating at 3am, and he goes “is this worth mentioning?” 💀

[@nikolaradlovic7325]

Jason does not belong, just an awkward all around exchange every inteview

[@JonnyBeoulve]

I didn't care for that guy. But watching Mullen and Hawk speak was awesome.

[@JJ-xt2dq]

@@nikolaradlovic7325 what are you talking about

[@windubitably]

“So I had a gun pulled on me and … is this story worth telling?” Of all the quotable lines from Rodney, I think that stuck with me the most.

[@-Ricky_Spanish-]

That was so incredible I was glued to my computer screen. Having been in a similar situation at one point though (literally having a gun pointed at my head) I kind of understand what he was going through. It's a surreal experience when you face your own mortality, but in my case I was being robbed and the guy would probably have killed me if I stood up to him. It was still the single scariest moment of my life and one that I've flashed back to many times in the 25 years since.

[@theskateboardfan]

After Rodney tells that story I see why he didn't want to tell it. He does not want to tell a story where he acted bravely where many would not. Rodney does not enjoy elevating his stature in any way. It seems.

[@robertcrystals]

We need a 10 hour podcast with just Tony & Rodney where they go through all their earliest memories and all the World stuff.

[@HAFAParadise]

YES, I Agree 100% Just the two of them!! 👊🏻

[@RicosTinFoilSombrero]

That'd be a killer 9 Club episode.

[@srvmotoman]

Yes and it would make the 2-3 times a year "must watch" rotation for the rest of our lives!!!!!

[@logicn.reasoning9744]

This was Tony's longest podcast, but it really felt like the shortest. Left me wanting a lot more.

[@SpacebeastTV]

id pay money for it

[@JoeyTheSinic]

I love how Rodney os like completely clueless about just how famous and popular he truly is. I think he has sort of an imposter syndrome. He doesn’t really truly grasp just how influ he has been for sooooo many people. Also look at just how excited he is any time they mention one of their friends for the first time. He’s more excited to talk to about anyone else but himself. Dude is a legend and a mystery. He understands the ideal to always leave them wanting more. Then he rides off in the sunset. Such a good cool dude. We love him for all the same reasons everyone loves Keanu. Just good people.

[@NeilHesterSkateboarding]

I met Rodney in my local park (not skatepark) in London UK a couple of months ago, He literally rolled past me on his board and I instantly recognised him but had to double/triple take because "what the hell would Rodney Mullen be doing here????" i went after him and said Hi, He was the nicest guy very friendly and exactly how he is here, told me about being there because of the Marvel move etc, had a chat. I was so stoked but stunned too. Took a selfie with him because I just had to to prove it to myself it happened 😂 - Yeah cool story bro, but I'm so happy it happened.

[@peacelovebrad]

awesome

[@Widow-Cicada]

That’s wild, honestly If i met him I probably wouldn’t even believe it myself. His existence is almost like a myth. Like a Greek God or something. Always cherish that moment dude

[@startedskating86]

@@Widow-Cicada like Animal Chin?

[@shawnmkalish]

Very cool! People that say “cool story” do not love themselves. Don’t ever worry about that

[@CSDonohue11]

So Rad My cousins & I met Him @ Meadows Mall Las Vegas, NV. 1988 @ a Skate Show Then they did autos and My cousin Devon still had His auto from that Day “ Love Rodney XOXO “ 🤣 So Rad

[@capp00]

Rodney is such an awesome guy. So humble, yet his Legend will never be matched. The Godfather.

[@angell6663]

Facts

[@Rand_al_Thor372]

You can only invent shit once and Rodney's list is modern skateboarding as we know it today.

[@canigetachannel]

This pretty much says it all: "The impossible tricks of Rodney Mullen - Jonny Giger" kzbin.info

[@bdahl686]

What up Capp! Love your 7 Days vids

[@dep7up]

Legacy”

[@schwabit989]

Rodney is such a humble and beautiful soul. What an incredible breath of fresh air. The world would be a much better place if we had more people like Rodney.

[@lostworldofjj]

THEN rodney would have an issue tho then everyone would skate the same time he would skate and so he wouldnt have his peace while skating LMFAO

[@alonzowilson9569]

Truly

[@rickeykoga2312]

To know that the master and original prodigy has such a deep connection to skateboarding to where he does every night solo is beyond belief. Prototype of a human.

[@EX7RUD1CON]

Legit, seems like a genuinely good guy

[@dannysnyder2441]

Well said schwabit. He has got to be the most humble person on earth. What a cool guy

[@AlexanderFable]

Rodney's story about skating in the rain was incredible. I could hear how badly he wanted to make it about the skating - and not how good he is at the tricks. His relationship with skating is the closest thing to an example of unity and peace I've ever witnessed in another human.

[@TysonHook-22-]

Hearing him describe skating in the rain and the way the water swirls off the board as the deck spins, I couldnt help but think that sounds like true "poetry in motion" a phrase often used to describe MJs playing style and its so fitting for the art of Rodney's skating too. and it had been awhile since i watch that 360 camera project that he did, but i remember there being elements of color swirls/blurs in it, that i didnt really like originally or understand why they choose to do it that way... but after hearing him talk about it, it gave me an entirely new love and appreciation for it and when he stated that the filmer's had decided to tell a new story through the project and that they showed him a sample and thats what really drew him into the project... I think that story/experience they attempted to convey is Rodney skating in the rain with the swirls/blur of color around him... or at least thats what i see upon watching it nowadays.

[@trulyinfamous]

A monk of the board.

[@mattlc22]

I could listen to Rodney describe how the paint on his fence dried. He's so real and humble about everything he does. It's inspiring to see someone so excited about the little things.

[@MalAnders94]

Maybe you’d end up painting the fence for him

[@agoodballet]

@@MalAnders94 I was about to say, I’d paint it for him just for the hangs and shit!

[@-Ricky_Spanish-]

@@MalAnders94 Is that a Tom Sawyer reference? If so I love it! Although, I don't see Rodney being a manipulative person, he would probably feel very guilty about it unlike Tom.

[@Finallybianca]

Fun fact paint actually dries from the inside and outside at the same time.

[@letsgooo1637]

See, when it's you it's boring...

[@glorytoglorzo5591]

We gotta appreciate the time Mullen is still around. It's fascinating that the guy who birthed street skating wasn't dead 300 years ago. He is sitting on this podcast, still healthy.

[@schweglerd]

Rodney should have his own show where he just goes places and discovers new and interesting things. Hes such an amazing story teller and his reactions are so genuine.

[@williambarringer6513]

Like Karl pilkington minus the funny part

[@wellbi]

The closest you'll get is Guy Martin's series.

[@snipertyler918]

Rodney did a demo at my local skate shop back almost 20 years ago. He blew my mind with how he explained the trick and broke it down. He's a total scientist but he sounds like a soft spoken Tommy Chong. All the love and respect in the world Mullen 🙏

[@JonnyGiger]

wonderful :)

[@esaiaswalker8944]

Woo! Go Jonny!

[@njkf]

Saw rodney Mullen video, went looking for giger in the comments, found him

[@thebuck1152]

The mind behind the genius........woah. It has been amazing watching you recreate some of rodney's epic tricks. I figured I would never see most of them done, keep up the content

[@MarkFunJones]

Giger flip

[@MrSulfor]

I could listen to Rodney talk all day. Aptly put Jonny.

[@ReuyJ]

I love that Rodney and Jason are so opposite, from up bringing to personality but seems to have a amazing respect to each other and it feels like they'd be such good friends after this.

[@AshtrayAnnie]

LoL there no one in the skate world that could not show respect to Mullen. Every trick in today's world was created by the guy hahaha

[@MrMcconville]

Is this worth telling??? I love him. Everyone should be Rod.

[@maccmoses]

For those of you that are new to skating, This man is the most important skater to street skating. He is the reason why we skate the way we do. There's a reason why he's called the Godfather. You gotta love Mutt.

[@mattkay2497]

This interview was so amazing. I saw so many interviews by now of Rodney but how he opened up here was so beautiful to see. Of course because he really felt comfortable with his lifelong friend Tony. Rodney is one of a kind. He's the best. 💫🙌🏻

[@dr.celsius886]

I feel like having a 2 hour conversation with Rodney Mullen would change my life in so many ways

[@fortwoodmisery]

I feel that way after every long form interview he does.

[@daveybraden]

Well guys, there will never be a better interview with Rodney ever. This was amazing.

[@megaflux7144]

was emotional to watch, and im sure it will be again in the future. this is the best chrsitmas gift ever.

[@brobrahskies]

I hope thats is not the case. Listing to hi. In long format conversations is very much needed. Getting to see and listen to the man behind thoes eyes....

[@peacelovebrad]

I hope you're wrong because he has so much to offer, but we'll see--I'm holding out for a Nine Club appearance.

[@dennispagano10]

@@peacelovebrad I couldn't agree more. And if he finally does get on the Nine Club I hope it's gonna be 7 hours. During this interview I was contemplating at first if this was kind of in competition with Rodney at the Nine Club. But I think it isn't. The way he can talk with Tony as a host is completely different. This here is a gem in itself, and the Nine Club will be complementary to it. It's gonna be amazing.

[@johnclark4649]

@@dennispagano10 I hope they get him on nine club. Dubs spent a lot of time in the van on tour with him.

[@itchyvinyl]

I’ve never skated in my life, and I loved that interview. Inspiring.

[@RealUKBlackMetal]

Mullen is such a rare human, a one of a kind. I first saw him skate when Public Domain hit the skate shops on VHS. I was never a great skater and I gave up many years ago but individuals like Rodney have stayed with me throughout life and following his growth, his evolution not only as a skater but as a human has been a source of unspeakable inspiration in terms of overcoming external and internal challenge. There is a great spiritualism to his being that resonates with me deeply also, maybe because I am not that much younger and the experience of life itself instills, or really should do, an understanding of oneself within the cosmic context of All.

[@ryani777]

Me too, man 🖖

[@drsbaitso0]

21:54 "Don't rot in public" Man I couldn't disagree more. Every bit of footage he's put out was a blessing. Who cares if it's not pushing some limit somewhere, we all just wanna see him skate.

[@AnthonyMartinez-rz9sl]

Not sure if you made a typo, but I believe he said don’t Rod in public.

[@Aimaiai]

@@AnthonyMartinez-rz9sl no he said dont rot in public, I guess what he means is that he wants his best memory of himself to be the best memory the public has of him as well.

[@CJisFPV]

Can’t disagree with wanting more Rodney clips. But maybe that’s part of what makes him such a legend.

[@Psyco913]

His father raised him to believe that anything less than perfect is not good enough, so he's convinced himself that he can't be seen trying, only succeeding. It's such a shame, but you have to respect the way he feels about it. Rodney is arguably the best there is at what he does, but the pressure of living up to the legend that precedes him has got to be so stressful. As much as I want to see more of what he can do, I'd rather he get to enjoy skating his way.

[@MrBirdHd]

@@AnthonyMartinez-rz9sl why would he of said rod?

[@weishenfromsleepingdogs]

Love Rodney because he is one of the greatest geniuses of our time yet so humble

[@garrettsheaffer9799]

Not only a genius on the board but a certified academic, a patron of the arts and a tenacious yet kind individual. Meeting guys like him in my youth were one of a kind learning experience.

[@chrisgeorge84]

@@garrettsheaffer9799 I feel you but there probably aren’t too many people like him.

[@garrettsheaffer9799]

@@chrisgeorge84 there are thousands of people like him. You just have to seek them out!

[@louieo.blevinsmusic4197]

I love how happy Rodney gets for his childhood friend or every time Rodney gets a compliment he gives one back or brings up a moment about Tony. Such a genuine man. I wish I had his passion and work ethnic when I was younger.

[@jcr6o395]

Exactly he includes everyone

[@louieo.blevinsmusic4197]

@@jcr6o395been listening to his speeches before writing music everyday. It’s genuinely helped, especially with my “red light fever.” And yes, I’m listening again. 😂

[@clappedoutsubie920]

Everyone knows Tony Hawk, Nyjah, The Bones Brigade, and Z Boys. Basically all are a staple of Pop culture at this point. Yet hardly anyone knows the man who created damn near EVERY trick we do! Rodney is hands down the most progressive person in skating. Thank you for my childhood!

[@eliassanchez420wakenbake]

Only know tony and Rodney. No one else u mentioned

[@TimMillernapavalleyfilmworks]

Trust me, they know him

[@lionheartstanza]

Have Rodney on again, ASAP! There is so much more to talk about, and I fear we won't ever hear about it otherwise.

[@wolfman8449]

The focus Rodney gives to people he is talking to and the follow ups to acknowledge them are fucking inspiring just such a wonderful human

[@CG89119]

I couldn't figure out what it was that makes him seem like such a great conversationalist. This is it.

[@DaveMustaine333]

Just the "I hear you" is something not enough people do in normal conversations.

[@JakeHebbert]

I just got out of the psych ward this week. I had the first manic episode of my life a couple weeks ago. Without going into the details I have been struggling for a while now. I keep listening to the section after 1:46:50. I have listened to it probably 15 times today. Dang, I wish Rodney Mullen would do more interviews. I don't care about skateboarding. It looks cool and I have respect for you guys but I listened to this interview because I have love for Mr. Mullen and how he is as a human being. I probably have listened to his interview on Impact Theory 30+ times in the past few years. I just put it on and feel more grounded and human after. Seriously Mr. Mullen. I know you don't like doing interviews but your perspective is so valuable to me. I love Wolf's words speaking to his heart palpitations, "Well then go on, because I'm gonna live my life."

[@nicholaskoenig3106]

Woah...I feel you. Hang on brother, life is movin' fast. ❤

[@JordanHigginsGuitar]

The amount of mutual respect between Tony and Rodney is unreal. Rare to see, Rodney is the best and one of my favourite people to listen to because of how genuine and sincere he is. Not trying to sound exciting , cool or anything like it but is doing that and more than anyone else could.

[@BillyBats773]

Rodney seems so enlightened. What a sweet, and sincerely genuine dude. Absolutely amazing interview.

[@darude]

Sorta kinda speechless now.

[@theharvardyard2356]

Damn, didn't expect to see you here but respect, real recognize real

[@betweentwotemples]

been boppin to you since I was 9 and now I find you here. Life is dizzope

[@recession81]

Legendary moment

[@tylersmith9868]

The Sandstorm guy?!

[@recession81]

@@tylersmith9868 Yeah thats him

[@DrSp0nge]

Rodney is hands down the most inspirational person to listen to, such a humble soul.

[@Jesticles85]

i really wish Rodney would put more skate footage out there! He puts too much pressure on himself to always put out better and better stuff. He's waaaay past that now. It's magic every time he skates.

[@IWjake]

It’s SO exciting to watch this podcast grow! Even nine club can’t get 2 hrs with Rodney! This episode is gonna be HUGE

[@klikkklakk412]

nine clubs gonna get a 4h episode with rodney... be patient !

[@marcelboogaard3809]

The power of the Hawkman

[@diazcarlos760]

I would love to see him on the nine club!

[@klikkklakk412]

a 9 club would be much more in depth, yet im appreciative of rodney talking for 2h with a good friend. dont get me wrong plz

[@stokkejanraggio9091]

no need to be stating that. Nine Club will be getting theirs. im all ears anywhere the man visits

[@hxcy2700]

this genuinely two childhood friends having the memory reminisce of a lifetime, much love to Rodney tony and wolf

[@user-um3wj1uy8c]

this is seriously one of the best episodes of any podcast ever, wish it was twice as long.

[@42lilmike]

Love Rod hes so genuine and humble! “I can do a couple things.” Bro your The Godfather of skating you basically made every trick up. So much respect for this legend💪🏻

[@monkey_ish4117]

I wish this podcast was twice as long! Great podcast, two humble legends and a cool dude who I can relate to.

[@DiMiTri-ys7ei]

**Three legends Sir

[@jp400motox]

agreed, 100

[@Subs1338]

@@DiMiTri-ys7ei exactly. This should be the podcast of the year

[@wolfman8449]

Rodney has always been that angelic combination of wholesome and great to where just watching him speak makes you dang near tear up and wanna hug someone you appreciate.

[@Z-pizzle23]

Great way to describe it, he has such a unique mind n heartwarming thoughts about life, I teared up probably a dozen times during this podcast

[@RIPJimmyA7X]

I think that's probably the best way I've ever heard someone put it into words, that's the perfect description of listening to Rodney

[@sketchmonger]

Speaking on leaving or quitting skateboarding.. skaters never forget the people they grew up idolizing and immulating , aspiring to be like, don't ever worry about being forgotten. That's impossible. All three of you have given so much inspiration. Skating is truly a personal journey. Thanks for everything!!! 🤘

[@peaceandwealthseeker4504]

Same haven't skated in over a decade but when I see a Mullen hawk interviews I'm watching these were my idols

[@GGsDLo]

This was one of the best podcasts ever, and I’m talking beyond skating. Rodney is a unique man. So beyond intelligent yet genuinely nice guy. This was a treat. Ty Tony and Jason!

[@Dtansing1]

Jason Ellis Hawk Vs Wolf Shirt just purchased, going to sail the seas all the way to the gold coast. Jason I skated with you on vert at Prahran ramp many moons ago. Love the both of you for still being RAD.

[@justjibbin]

"Doing something for the sake of it" is such a poignant concept. The world would be a much better place if we all thought more like Rodney Mulllen.

[@sparksk8er]

Just seeing Jason and Tony making content makes me happy. Ellis is such and undeservedly overlooked person in skate history and he totally deserves the spotlight from this

[@firechild7497]

I know I’m a bit late to the party on this video but every time I hear Mullen talk about his passion for skating and his life all I can do is smile and listen. The dude is not only a living legend but such a positive influence. Skateboarding is lucky to have him for sure.

[@capp00]

I remember watching the Ben Stiller movie with my wife, and when he was skateboarding, I started patting my wife on the arm going "Dude, that's Rodney Mullen, I know it is. Yes that's definitely got to be him, nobody does moves like Rodney" and then had to look it up real quick.

[@CruxalYT]

Was just watching Secret LIfe of Walter Mitty last night with my gf, love that scene it always makes me smile. His style is undeniably him, you can tell even with him being in the back out of focus!

[@bluefiftytwo9988]

same here

[@Gibbernak]

Same - I also adress my wife as dude

[@colores6910]

@@Gibbernak lol

[@AtechG35]

@@Gibbernak you wish you could

[@Flowlosopha]

You can really tell that Rodney genuinely cares & is interested in people and doesn't want to be put on any kind of pedestal. Seems like such a cool guy.

[@mikemartinez9064]

Even though I didn’t skate freestyle growing up Rodney was always my favorite. He just looked like a wizard with his tricks. I love his TED/TEDX talks.

[@BaysingersDiscGolfChannel]

Meeting Mullen would be a dream come true. He is an absolute legend!

[@fourshore502]

yuuuuup. the king of kings.

[@lesliedegnan]

"Yeah, I can do a couple things." -Rodney Understatement of the century.

[@GearSeekers]

This was awesome! I love hearing Rodney speak about just about anything!

[@Mc-Derpulous]

Niiiiick my boy from gear seekers!! I want to see you skate bro. Its good extra content. And yes RM is the skate goat

[@Shay-dn7cz]

Thank you so so so much for this Jason and Tony and Rodney. I wish this could have been a 15 hour long episode

[@jessemasters1446]

I am so glad i stumbled on this. 2 hours of pure magic. Rodney is a treasure.

[@Oldassmetalhead]

Rodney is the guy that made me wanna start skating. His style is insane and he seems like the chillest and most down to earth guy on the planet.

[@iLurq]

I’ve been waiting for so long for someone to do podcast with him man I could listen to him forever. Please have him back on for more questions about how he invented certain tricks and how he looked at them. It would be reallly interesting to hear

[@jlondon1441]

It would be awesome to see it done with clips, explaining his progression. I always admired his building process. Stacking new additions to previous work, taking inspiration from mistakes and having the mind’s eye to see it before execution.

[@limpsnips8876]

Rodney Mullen. One of the greatest humans of our time. His energy is so beautiful

[@wok138]

They titled the video just RODNEY MULLEN, just realized that. The respect they have for him really shown. Man i don't even know Rodney like they are, but i'm so proud that at some point in life, i too part of this life known as a skateboarder. A PASSION. I love that, love Rodney...legendary GOAT!!

[@peaceandwealthseeker4504]

Watch his older videos it's hard to explain but he was in a category i his own at the time a true visionary

[@TheThugNasty]

@@peaceandwealthseeker4504we only would see him in videos and random magazines. And anytime we did see him he’d blow your mind with the most ridiculous tricks. Life was cool before the internet.. people had more of an individuality about themselves.

[@peaceandwealthseeker4504]

@@TheThugNasty yup came from those times too

[@MrKylederp]

I was totally expecting this to drop on Christmas. 🎅

[@brewcityldb]

Rodney is a national treasure, and true innovator! Thank you guys so much for this!

[@bassmetalheadbang]

Bro, not just national, INTERNATIONAL. That dudes a fucking legend and insane to anyone! There'll be like aliens observing us going 'Yea I think we should blow em up, then just like but DUDE THAT RODNEY MULLEN!'

[@theblacknothing]

What I like about Rodney beside his incredible aptitude, Is he reminds you of what it's like to be a kid full of wonder. I don't think there's a cynical bone in his body. He's just so kind, humble, and genuine. Truly we are blessed to have him.

[@peaceandwealthseeker4504]

He basically went pro at 14 so he's never had to do anything outside his heart and passions he's a wonderful case of positivity and love

[@user-if7nu2fy6w]

I always loved and respected Mullen for his skating skill and creativity. But hearing him just talk and go over his craft in this group, dudes a legend sitting among legends no question.

[@ronnieallen4120]

Hey Rodney! Just wanna say thanks for offering to buy me that slushy at freestyle skatepark in Kennedale TX 20 years ago. I never needed a "thank you" from you for buying you the slushy instead.. it was an honor and I still have my framed pic of us in the man cave. You are the best sir!

[@3DEditor]

That kid you gave the board to, is just as stoked the day you gave it to him at that demo in the H-street video. Paying it forward is a great feeling, no matter who it is, we just never know who needs to have their day brightened.

[@marcgenova1953]

I don't know if you two ever see these comments but I need you to know that was one of the best interviews I've ever enjoyed anywhere. Rodney Mullen is a universal treasure and shaman of not just skateboarding but universal truths.

[@fartrellcluggins]

That's a good description actually. Dude is so shamanlike

[@davidbarker7735]

This is by far my favorite podcast of all time. This podcast has made me feel more connected to skate history, and the scene itself. Thank you to everybody who takes part in the making of this production. Special thanks to Rodney Mullen, Jason Ellis, and Tony Hawk for this amazing segment!

[@jacobsims8307]

I just found this week's ago, legendary. Them talking to undertaker was cool.

[@brianhourihan5613]

I never followed skating and didn't know who Rodney was. God damn he's amazing. How did you guys not cut some short clips from this for sharing? So good.

[@neomaxi_zoomdweebi]

Showed my kid old Rodney clips from the early 90's with tricks that no one else does to this day. He was blown away that almost everything that street skaters do now Rodney created.

[@SkeezyShadow]

When the words leave Rodney’s lips I want to cry. He’s so eloquent and educated and fully realizes his power and influence on the world. Seeing the man that gave me the courage to push myself to be the best I can be, relate with long time friends makes me feel so proud, yet blessed. We fuckin’ love you Rodney!!!!!! #SkateForLife

[@anthonymansell3484]

The London Board he is talking about I have above my door signed. I worked with his Fiancé on a film job, and she was amazing and chatted to me about skateboarding almost every day. Beautiful human being, and a solid full of heart person. my pride of joy as a 38 year old skateboarder. great souls

[@dalepak1955]

More Rodney plz. I’ve watched this podcast so many times and some more would be great.

[@about80crickets]

I was wondering how I was going to turn this awful morning around. Problem solved. Thanks guys, hope you're doing well.

[@angelnugz]

Good to hear Bro. Keep the good vibe going! Positive mind momentum ❤️

[@angelnugz]

Btw.. I agree. Great podcast!

[@garrettsheaffer9799]

Same to you friend. We're all part of the same scene!

[@BoomstickGaming]

Rodney is LEGEND! Also, never heard anyone bring this up, but he also did a gig where he narrated the entire intro to the game Ghost Recon Breakpoint. I booted that up and was like... "Mullen?? wtf"

[@cantskateswitchlikethat]

Just checked it out… and that was so unexpected.

[@darkstar7447]

Not only did he narrate the intro, he also played a character in the game itself named Jace Skell.

[@rickeykoga2312]

Bruh this is one of my all-time favorite podcast episodes ever - these three turn back to kids when they reminisce about the early days

[@jordanlibke]

The world and world of skateboarding NEEDS rodney mullen!!! The street skating side of things has gotten so big and grown so much there's nobody that would be better at guest commentary or judging or even just bringing his energy to the contestants. Not only can his modesty and energy light up a room but he's so respected that he can bring another level out of people!!! There will never be a doubt in my mind that rodney and Tony are THE goats of skateboarding.

[@galen_bradwarden]

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. This is such a gift. Thanks, Tony, Jason and Rodney. You've made the holidays truly happy with this episode.

[@thth1]

Hell yeah 2 hours of Rodney love it!

[@davidheiman8581]

I have had the pleasure of meeting and talking with Rodney. I grew up skating the S.P.O.T. Mike Frazier used to take me and my friends up there . I talked to Mullen a few times . Then saw him at journey back yard bbq tour . It was completely by accident. Talked to him for about 20 mins. He claims to have remembered me from Tampa . Such a gentle loving human .

[@JasonRiveraLongshotProductions]

Rodney is one of the best parts of the Tony Hawk documentary. It was beautifully done and Tony was Great

[@svartefaenda]

Two hours of Love, Tears (happy ones) and joy, watching this ever-shining guiding star that is Rodney Mullen. You mean so much to so many.

[@Ocean_619]

Couldn’t have said it better!! Absolute LEGEND!!!

[@xtubbytx]

This podcast is amazing. Please never stop this. Rodney is incredibly unique and we need to hear more of his stories. Please do a part2. ASAP!!!

[@SAELIOSMUSIC]

after reading his book “the mutt” really an insight to knowing who he is and what he went through. when I was reading I could hear his voice in my head through the pages. I’ve never experienced that before in all the books I’ve ever read.

[@willvr4]

Rodney was my favorite skater growing up. He's just kind of one of a kind.

[@ronnenvallejo7444]

Got to the end. Rodney makes me tear up with how well he can articulate how skateboarding has made me feel over the years. Thanks for this interview guys.

[@dertythegrower]

That intro.... yep. 5am and definitely watching this one later.

[@MrKylederp]

I'm lucky in in Japan cause it's 730 pm here haha

[@victorygarden5773]

These legends speaking from the heart. So rad. Thanks for posting this.

[@TheMorganMonroeShow]

In 1977 my family moved from Anderson Indiana to Clearwater Florida. We had a skateboard park on Drew Street and US 19 called “ Clearwater Skateboard Park “. My younger brother Randy and I decided to enter the contest that was being held there. We thought for sure we had a chance because we had been skateboarding since 1973. We knew how it worked. We knew what to do. We knew that we were in the game. And then, Rodney Mullen happened. We were watching everyone warm up, and the only person that was warming up was Rodney. And I looked over at my brother and said to him, Randy,,,, there is no way we can compete with any of the skaters. Come to find out, everyone there couldn’t compete with this “ one “ skater. My brother Randy and I had walked up and seen Rodney Mullen warming up and decided that all the skaters were that good. We did not enter the contest the contest. This was my home park. My brand new home park and I couldn’t compete because everyone there was better than my brother and I. Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction. The day that this happened, that moment was captured in time. And I just recently found it here on KZbin. It’s amazing, someone filmed it. And you get to see it right now. How cool? How amazing the technology is today that someone took the technology of yesterday and entered it in today’s? This is the video. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did because of a shock to find it online. I had no idea anyone filmed it. And those who did come up come up I’m more than sure they have thrown it away way before this video was produced. Enjoy, spread the news by sharing it. Because it is an amazing piece of Skateboard history. 🤙🏼 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIKTlZ-mj7Onn8U at the same contest, Mike McGill got second place in the Half pipe competition, Alan “Ollie” Gelfand took first only after Mike took a really super hard fall trying to recover from a very sketchy invert. The bottom line here is, Mike should have taken first even after the fall. But history redeems him. LOL skateboarding history. You got a love it.

[@TheMoses9]

Dude this was the best, I've wanted to see this kind of thing with rodney for ages thank you all for giving us this

[@joshuamolina3004]

I've been waiting for this my whole life! As a teenager Rodney inspired me to become a pro skateboarder. I am now in my 30s and NOT a pro skateboarder but this dude still inspires me!

[@SimSoFast]

Im now 45 from Edinburgh in Scotland and this is absolutely the best podcast on youtube, I will never everforget having the pleasure as a teenager meeting Tony, Mike Mcgilll and Steve Caballero at Livingstone Skatepark in Scotland back in 1990, completely changed my life and I still remember every minute of it to this day,!!! Even found my old pink Hawk Skull Powell deck in the attic last year!!!

[@LuccianoNova]

I was having such a bad day and Rodney Jay and Tony just helped me so much

[@philc.2339]

This was amazing. Being a skater in the 90s (and a shitty skater at that lol) I have very fond memories of skating in my buddy's barn as well and also sitting around watching skate videos on VHS and getting so so pumped. Fast forward now where I'm in my mid 40s and that same feeling is still there when watching skate videos, but even more so watching your skate hero's casually chatting about the old days.

[@randyphillips6506]

The good ol days of being called a poser by kids who you were better then

[@burner8959]

Rodney F**King Mullen people. Rodney Fing Mullen. I must have said that 50 times to myself during this. I've laughed, enjoyed, and been happy during previous episodes of Hawk vs. Wolf. But this one. This one with Rodney fricking Mullen gave me joy. Pure Joy. Joy. I can't tell you the last time that's happened, if ever. I don't believe in a god like being, but if it turns out there is, I'll be more than happy to burn for eternity knowing that Rodney's father knows he ain't no bum. People like Rodney make life worth living. Thank you Rodney for being brave enough to just be you. Thank you Tony and Jason for making this happen. Merry fricking holidays to us all.

[@livefreeprintguns]

I was in first grade in 1987, and my school had a book on skateboarding (actually the only one) that had Tony on the front cover and I would sign it out every week and take it with me everywhere. It was only two years later that I would be introduced to Rodney when Gleaming The Cube came out in 1989, and I remember rewinding the montage of Rodney skating in the parking garage at the end of the movie over and over again because it was that magical to watch (and still is).

[@muggsyboykins4393]

Had a smile on my face this whole damm interview, man what an inspiration and human Rodney is. Top notch content

[@ThomasTheFapEngine]

What a truly legendary bloke. Impossible not to well up a few tears listening this guy for long enough, so humble and so meaningful, and not just to the skating world.

[@FaustTry]

I worked with Rodney's GF on a tv show a few years ago and he came to set and could not be any nicer...signed boards, shaking hands, taking pictures with the crew, such a great guy.

[@SharkTale92]

This man is truly something else. Thank you Rodney, for everything.

[@CSDonohue11]

I remember the 1st time I ever saw Rodney Mullen skate I was 8yo it was 1988 and My cousin Troy brought a video over with Rodney on His little Freestyle Board and the stuff He was doing BLEW MY MIND 🤯 It was the coolest ish I’d ever seen and I was hooked Then out of nowhere like 4mo later He wasn’t cool anymore and I was being teased for Loving Rodney Mullen I was like WTH How is this Dude not the raddest skater ever seen ?!! But … there was a time where He was hated on and not considered cool in skateboarding , for a few years Until The 90’s , when He changed The Game . Mad Respect Due Mr John Rodney Mullen Mighty Whitey Mutt You Are Thee Man Thank You Sir ✌️🙏