Ryan Sheckler: Childhood stardom, skateboarding, alcoholism and faith | Full Interview

Graham goes In Depth with the seven-time X Games medalist as they spend two days in Southern California.
0:00 Tony Hawk showing up at birthday party
0:48 Growing up in the spotlight
5:44 Major skateboarding moments/Olympics
10:14 Life of Ryan show
12:57 Famous Friends
14:49 Crazy House Parties
16:52 Relationship with mom
18:55 Going to rehab
23:40 Getting sober
24:31 Significance of Religion
26:44 Relationship with dad
28:20 Parents divorce impact on own relationships
28:50 Insight on current relationship
31:15 Lessons Learned with Money
38:25 Make A Wish/Creating his foundation
42:45 House Tour
45:00 Out for Breakfast
46:05 Joining for a workout
49:40 Ryan teaching Graham to skateboard
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[@robinpallets]

Had an opportunity to meet him a few different times coming up skateboarding. Always such a cool dude. Shout out to the legend!

[@Dreamer07825]

Sheckler is such a genuine, nice, down to earth dude. I always looked up to him when I was younger skateboarding and going to the skatepark. Miss those days 😢

[@jamesalexander613]

I loved that time period man! Just doesn't feel the same anymore sadly but Im thankful for those days

[@leehollebon6041]

​@@Dreamer07825 ASK YOUR MUM SHE LOVES A FEW LINES 😂

[@henrymartilla3513]

You ain’t the only one brotha

[@samanthakershnar29]

I agree genuine sexy amazing skater father husband pro skater I love ‘em since he was young big fan

[@codyweedman]

i remember seeing ryan in a xgames many many years ago and remember me and a buddy going down the bleachers to say what's up and asked for an autograph, security tried making us get back and go away and he stopped them and moved them aside with this look on his face like "leave them be" he signed are stuff and said thank you and pushed on. to this day that memory is carried with me. genuine than and genuine to this day.

[@Crispy44652]

Such a genuine dude. It sucks to hear MTV corrupted his childhood. Probably led to the depression and alcoholism. For what it took from him, hopefully the show has allowed him financial freedom.

[@emiliocasillas694]

He makes more money from other outlets. His show ended badly because he broke contract right before the end so re runs of his show never even got aired

[@RTveg]

That’s what MTV does. I’ve seen “sweet 16” tell alls and how they made the girls be brats when they weren’t.

[@igotgame1621]

One of my favourite skaters top

[@14isoldenough]

Dont blame the show. Blame his parents.

[@14isoldenough]

@@RTveg stop blaming show and blame the parents

[@GoddesssofMind]

Always enjoyed his energy. Good to see him

[@tweedledee9573]

Ryan and I are the same age. I met him at 13 when he and the spitfire crew came through my hometown. I remember being so blown away at his talent. He signed a poster for me that I regrettably gave away some 5 years later. How cool to see what he’s done.

[@ThePoopiesChannel]

Let’s go!!! Such an incredible comeback and so inspiring!! ❤

[@mrmeliodaskid]

Amazing interview! Great to see Ryan doing good 👏🏻

[@mattlubas4038]

Thats the issue with addiction.. It usually takes more then once to get it right because the mind only sees the good times and good feeling and very easy forget the pain and misery.. addiction is no joke..so good to see him doing well! What is will be.. also I think it can shape the way u think..you tend to enjoy the little things in life.. and just to wake up happy is huge! Congrats on everything!

[@daytonjohn777]

Damn props for bringing up rapture, we in those times

[@eveningstar8581]

That's truth! It's says when that which is bad becomes good, and that which is bad becomes good! We are there, my friend! Always look to Our Heavenly Father over the world

[@pepper10santos]

sweet! my new nickname is 'cryin' richard'. good job dude! i'm 50 and could use your advice on a regular basis. the humility you have, with regard to your access is unbelievable. you inspire man, keep it up!

[@matthewleos71]

We love you graham thank you for all the great interviews!!!

[@chapsbareng]

Such a rad testimony. What the Devil intended for evil, God turned it for good. So proud of your brother.

[@eveningstar8581]

Amen! 🙏🏻

[@mikieemiike3979]

Amen

[@KSCAR13]

Super wholesome interview!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@KJO415]

Love this interview, Ryan you the man!

[@jamespeterson5223]

I just wanna say I absolutely loved and enjoyed this video. Looking forward to more like this. The drink water part made me an instant subscriber 👍

[@TechOutAdam]

He was doing so well mentally until that show came out. I remember looking up to him in high school as a skater and my friends and I couldn't tell if he was just acting or if his issues were real on that show. God Bless him for being a born again Christian.

[@elroddin76]

Respect for this guy. He has gone so big. That Costco kickflip is mind blowing.

[@HRM.H]

Ryan is a skating legend.

[@johnadams8371]

wish more people would think more like this dude. wish i did too.

[@natesenter5223]

So glad I looked up to him 23 now and still do I’m also taking the lords hand in faith now ❤️

[@eveningstar8581]

Amen! God Bless You, my brother in Christ! Keep on keepin on your walk with Our Father🙏🏻

[@soundwave8842]

Hail Satan.

[@natesenter5223]

To each their own

[@mckdogdrums3543]

Shecks just loving skating and you can really tell in this video. He’s always done some crazy spots from all his parts. Plus he was insanely successful at a young age for contests so he’s seen it all really.

[@bri_guy508]

This kids been through the ringer more than once! Glad to see him doing good. Btw his house!🤑🔥🔥🔥

[@murdersaab8999]

This video didn't show in my notifications. It should have way more views and well over now 16 comments. KZbin is on one bro!!! It's Sheckler dude come on!

[@Matoakas]

Man.. I get kinda nostalgic seeing Ryan. Him being on Mtv and all.. It brings back memories. Good times man. Everyone from - GOOD - the MTV era knows what i mean. Just shitkids having fun, love and break ups, partying, skating,.. just messing about, listening to punk rock. Now we, and our idols are grown up.. Some are even old, or rests in peace. Man.. Good times. I know some say they wouldn't go through it all again.. but man, i would! All the pain too. It was innocent times, and you felt invincible! Now being an adult, I understand what pressure, anx and also addiction, actually... stuff he says abt taking the ego out of it. It's important. When you GET sober/clean, that's just the first part of it, to STAY clean is a job you gotta do the rest of your life. You never stop having the addiction. I got mad respect for both the human, and the skater Ryan Sheckler!

[@technocatdance]

he seems like he is in such a positive place right now he had quite the career already and still more to go

[@grantvanbrimmer6471]

This is great

[@DerrickStratton-dasedesigns]

This upload is super late dude, but still dope

[@JanoyCresva]

Such a cool interviewer.

[@joygracias]

sheck alway be ma fav since day one! and how God put him till dis day and being His believer in the skate scene to spread the word. what a God plan for sheck ! rejoice @sheck

[@blackskater1rs]

God be the glory!

[@eveningstar8581]

Amen!🙏🏻

[@whackasfuck]

Omg I love this interview of him . N love that hrs so open that he believes in God

[@eveningstar8581]

Amen!🙏🏻

[@tonycruise]

deep questions and ryan you are very brave because the skateboarding community is very tolerant of everyone but its hard to a be a Christian.. great interview, Jesus also changed my life and now i am back skateboarding better than ever at age 31 almost 32

[@irifikkk8489]

Nyjah Houston ruined skateboarding wen he turned up boii was unbeatable still today I back him in every contest he goes in

[@lamontthurman9227]

Man i haven’t seen this guy since he appeared on rob dyrdeks fantasy factory and Chanel west coast was foaming at the mouth over him

[@slikkwell]

Learning how to fall! I never learned.. between moto and bmx I've had 9 broken bones and a screwed up back im only 40 and can barley walk after a few hours on my feet. Its a tough love! If your a young and up comer that loves extreme sports and want to dive into it.. id recommend learning how to fall it's a key to enjoying your passions/hobby and life..(edit) I just wanna add i think confidence is a major tool of learning all of it. 💪😎🤘

[@pauliewalnuts5241]

Ryan has really become a good man.

[@outcastfishingtv]

Praise Jesus ❤

[@ryansperception]

Who?

[@bentrujillo6406]

Wrestling is the greatest sport in the world, and it makes you better for so many other things, including life

[@dorianfrasier4930]

Theirs one in SF it was fun AA drop in like smaller tho

[@xMXWLx]

wtf does he mean WHY DID TONY HAWK COME TO YOUR 6TH BIRTHDAY? ......he is ryan sheckler....his parents did everything involved in skateboarding for him......like what??

[@andyjeffrey9590]

I would’ve been like ,”why didn’t Tony Hawk come to yours”?

[@oldsoul8134]

This guy to me was too legion in the skate world ! Hard to live that life so young and survive this is a great story GodBless Ryan Congrats !

[@grifyn882]

poor kid :( :( :( i almost cried....

[@Dreamer07825]

Your a good dude Graham. I like your interviews

[@14isoldenough]

I didnt like the show but you grow into adulthood i watchedthis whole interview.

[@ernestrivers3736]

Graham gives some great interviews.

[@lcr7519]

Those are the same coaches in my living room lol

[@raybeesmustsuck]

Dear God… he deserved better

[@Popunkwillneverdie]

Bro I'm 5 mins away from your hometown

[@B.E.C.K.]

This is 3+ years old right?

[@philipsimmons2170]

AA convention easrer weekend be there!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lindboknifeandtool]

He’s a dude we all looked up to and thought was cool. Not a single moment of negativity that I remember. In my opinion a shining example of a role model and public figure.

[@lindboknifeandtool]

Hey! I’m a cry boy too! Every day!

[@RemoWilliams1227]

​@@lindboknifeandtool I have been lately, fucking depression.

[@bahrcode]

Always got to sport the Red Bull check

[@dan524]

anyone seen his seersucker redbull hat online?

[@thefilthygringo9228]

I’ve never heard someone say bro so much

[@Popunkwillneverdie]

Big time bro

[@cujosdogbowl]

“...And I said God Damn... God Damn that Bible pushing man!”

[@KuyaArbee]

he kinda looks like the dude Robert Himler who did his Lambo vids with his mom and gf... RIP Robert Himler

[@amanda001tx]

Saddest thing ever to watch. This could've been Aaron Carter today, both were around the same age & kinda same level of fame then both fell from it. Both became addicts when their mental health declined. Sadly 1 isn't here anymore bcuz no one would admit he had a problem & let him manipulate ppl to sweep it under the rug.

[@sean-gj1mw]

What are you talking about - this guy is married with a kid now and overcame a lot of adversity

[@PolozWorld]

One day ill skate with the GOAT. Sheckler, P-Rod, Kareem, Dixon, Dyrdek, Kalis, Koston. One day. One day.

[@Popunkwillneverdie]

Mister mom 😂😂😂😂

[@user-tk9bx1pq3h]

It's like a even scarier version Eminem

[@AL_KING777]

They’re on “Deeude” and “brah” level now.

[@AustinTyler97]

Anybody catch the story of his brothers stalker was it in the interview I didn’t catch it…

[@bri_guy508]

Nah his brother had a stalker? Which one? Shane or Kane?

[@philipsimmons2170]

tap into th power of the"""Lord"""Savior...Jesus ..All time thru him in him ...2023 year of our Lord 4/5 today Amen..

[@ryandvernychuk7033]

Straight up gotta learn how to bail Musks roll my go to

[@Popunkwillneverdie]

Got the reciept ..... are you okay 😅

[@infamousfanclub]

The rapture huh. Well do what makes you feel good. He’ll be a legend forever.

[@Popunkwillneverdie]

Mom paid sorry 😅

[@cpclifton]

Video was awesome, with them in the same room talking for hours without mask, to riding in the car together wearing chin diapers. Love Ryan and his journey, but the virtue signaling has got to stop.

[@ajerm2539]

bros had money his whole life even before the fame something he can’t actually speak on cause he’s had his whole life

[@philipsimmons2170]

why the mask?

[@user-tk9bx1pq3h]

Huey and the

[@dorianfrasier4930]

Aa

[@Popunkwillneverdie]

My liger knows a python

[@dorianfrasier4930]

AA Christ ruler positive

[@steeleyboy4594]

Seems like a cool well rounded dude these days, miss me with the religion bs though bro.

[@RemoWilliams1227]

Same

[@berntyson3641]

Religion bs?

[@igotgame1621]

F$&@ mtv devil ish

[@Bill696]

you think he will ever wear a different hat?

[@kevinandpattyblewitt818]

Just when I knew he was crying and I got I just listened to him me I suck even more than I thought, I realized it’s a Red Bull ad

[@Popunkwillneverdie]

I get your plan B joke ryan you're so funny imagine a kid on birth control you're so funny ....

[@mhhmmm33]

He is lmao whether your being sarcastic or not. Their is a board company called plan b lol by the way. Oh and pastrana can do burnouts on a moped/ whatever in my house any day. Lol

[@ivankornuta1921]

Bro tattoos God Doesn't like. Read it in the Bible

[@Popunkwillneverdie]

Your home town sucks

[@leehollebon6041]

LEGEND VERY SPECIAL RARE TALENT WHO AGREES WITH ME 😂👍

[@dirtnapz996]

Whole interview is full of dumb lies. Tony hawk was a young pro, so the whole “idk anyone who went pro at a young age” is complete bs. Ryan partied in videos as a kid, but he “didn’t party”.. okay, can’t listen to this dude.

[@williambarringer6513]

“Partying” when you’re 13 is probably not comparable to people in their 20s up all night drinking and doing blow or whatever to a point that it’s a problem

[@dorianfrasier4930]

Aa