Brian Anderson interview with the Ben Raemers Foundation. Brian opens up about his experiences with addiction, mental health and skateboarding.
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@dutchmckracken9025 Жыл бұрын
BA is the most amazing person. His impact on skate culture is immeasurable. ❤️❤️❤️🤟🤟🤟
@mattmolloy636 Жыл бұрын
One of the best skateboarders to pick as a mouthpiece for mental health, good work 🤞🏻
@wasnt_it Жыл бұрын
he's a mental health lawyer?
@augormasterson9312 Жыл бұрын
Now do Marc Johnson
@mattmolloy636 Жыл бұрын
@@augormasterson9312 I feel like you could throw a dart at a list of pro skateboarders (past and present) while blindfolded and there’s a huge chance you’ll land on someone with awful mental health issues. It’s a brutal industry that chews team riders up and spits them out because it takes advantage of kids with passion who are too blinded to see there’s nothing stable or long term about it. It’s the coolest dead end job in the world, and most of the ppl working this hustle don’t realize how easily disposable/ replaceable they are until it’s too late…
@sammylindsay9236 Жыл бұрын
Brian Anderson absolutely radiates kindness. It really can't be overstated how impactful his coming out was, to the skateboarding community. An exceptional man.
@Hoodinator17 Жыл бұрын
If only he didn’t go gay
@sammylindsay9236 Жыл бұрын
@@Hoodinator17 haha. Yeah, bummer .
@stewroo Жыл бұрын
@@Hoodinator17 Just wow. Who gives a shit?
@Hoodinator17 Жыл бұрын
@@sammylindsay9236 it’s gross 🤢
@mikequinlivan88429 ай бұрын
@@Hoodinator17who gives a f u c k? It’s not like he’s forcing anyone to suck his dick. Nor would he be a better skater if he was straight. He’s a good dude.
@sole__doubt Жыл бұрын
As a recovering opiate addict who rides bmx this interview really hits home. I think, or hope, conversations like this become more prevalent in the skate and bmx scenes. It is cool to be sober and we need more people like Brian showing that.
@pillliam Жыл бұрын
This comment and interview hit home I pray for u brother stay strong on ur battle man
@natronbetticus Жыл бұрын
helping a girlfriend through the suicide of her best friend kept me from actually considering it for myself for a long time...until the self medicating didn't work anymore. thankful for the people that cared and for the professional help i got. thanks for the openness brian.
@TangoDown357 Жыл бұрын
The look on BA's face when he front blunted Hubba was so impressive to me as a kid. I would always try tapping into that energy whenever I jumped on something gnarly, and it changed the way I skated ever since. He's a true living legend.
@holdmusic_ Жыл бұрын
I wish I'd never lost my copy of Thrasher where BA was SOTY, on that throne. He was my hero, and still is in lots of ways, and I'm 40 now. This insight into people's lives is game changing. We've all got stuff going on under the surface. Thanks Brian
@juanticimo Жыл бұрын
BA was always one of my fav skaters growing up. There was just something different about him, he was stoic, and gnarly af. When he came out I was taken by surprise as I am sure many others were. I remember getting tears in my eyes thinking, well now hes finally himself. It made me respect him more, knowing that he pushed that dark place out of his mind, and was finally able to truly be free. Being gay in skateboarding in the 90s when I was skating in my teens was a no no... being gay was taboo in teh best of places, but in skateboarding it was frowned upon... so happy to see him share his story
@Hoodinator17 Жыл бұрын
Sorry your childhood hero went gay. That’s rough 🤢🤢
@adrianibarra875823 күн бұрын
@@Hoodinator17 sorry you are hateful and not attractive
@DoAsYouWish Жыл бұрын
I worked at the Trasher wearhouse for 8 years and I meet BA and he was the nicest dude. He remembered my after the first time I met him and would always say call me by my name when I saw him. And would sign mags and stuff for me if I asked. Best dude forsure!
@TheHSIHP Жыл бұрын
What a true inspiration. I'm just over a year sober. What a wonderful man.
@thetalkingfly Жыл бұрын
That was beautiful! Thank you Brian. Thank you filmmakers.
@chrisauble556 Жыл бұрын
He was easily one of my top 5 favorite skaters,Thrasher skater of the year 99. And a lot of the stuff he dealt with in life is similar to what myself and lots of other people have dealt with. Always appreciate when someone I look up to shares things like this, definitely let's you know you're not alone
@discocartography5876 Жыл бұрын
Difficult to describe how much of a hero Brian is. This is the guy. I'm straight. In my mid 40's. I look up to this guy hugely and have done for 25 years. Thanks for being so earnest. Thanks for sharing on and promoting the BR Foundation. Thanks for that impossible at 10:18. Thanks for tall style, art, ease, and loving skateboarding, being human and everything that is still to come. I'm glad you are you. It makes the days better.
@eddycd24 Жыл бұрын
Same. I've shown his stuff to all sorts of non skaters. He's a special guy. Being a talk skater I was just drawn to him.
@karlkidd1 Жыл бұрын
Wow. I had to pause at 5:00 to comment.. I'm 41, street skateboarder from dt San Jose. My only wish in life was to become a sponsored skater. I got really good. Pulled out of my senior year to move to Lodi, Ca after my parents divorced. I continued my best to skate and progress. I met a bunch of bmx dirt jumpers, and started partying.. I joke and say I've lived a life of partying, w a side of work.. Depression played a major role in my life. Suicide always seemed like an option. So when you talked about your sister, it was word-for-word what I went through when my best friend hung himself. I appreciate you sharing this. I will always remember your part in Yeah Right. Keep skating. And thank you *Edit: I've been struggling/trying to quit drinking for well over 10 years straight now. It's amazing how the thing that's destroying my life, can be the only thing to make me feel better. And it's cheap and easy to get. Everything in my life, every aspect, gets better when I quit. After the nightmares and whatnot, but still. I hate it
@Humble-iq5ue Жыл бұрын
Wow, I'm from San Jose too ✌
@sh8157 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your story BA.
@SDXStudio Жыл бұрын
We love you so much Brian. Thank you! ❤❤❤
@gizmosfere Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this BA. I needed this.
@scottishinglish331 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for telling your story Brian. You’re the best and hopefully this can help people that struggle with drinking and coming out. RIP Ben! We miss you.
@calvinappleberry2437 Жыл бұрын
BA is that rare kind of person who is naturally very kind, but still works to be kind. You're the man, BA!
@connorsiedow5815 Жыл бұрын
We need these so much. Thank you. 🖤
@lyzzrdlyzzrd8795 Жыл бұрын
Met BA at the CCS hand wash thing he signed my board I thanked him for everything he’s done on and off the board. Amazing skater amazing artist and human. This world is a better place bc of people like BA.
@UnjustifiedExistence Жыл бұрын
this video helps me so much when I’m feeling depressed and when I feel like ending my life
@margopadon5025 Жыл бұрын
❤
@cjbcarr1 Жыл бұрын
hell, i love you brian anderson. sincerely. the very best.
@davidmanning4302 Жыл бұрын
No matter if you skate or not this campaign is excellent. I met BA in the early 2000's at a Girl demo in Adelaide, AUS crazy to think he was going through this then. Keep them coming!
@leviathanbathory6903 Жыл бұрын
Damn I had that same problem with alcohol and benzodiazepines. I kicked both without winging off.. and the feeling of withdrawing is the reason not to be fucked up anymore
@IRAGEI1 Жыл бұрын
This just solidified BA as not only my favorite skater of all time. But probably my favorite human being of all time. As arecovering fentanyl addict we need more people like this in the skate community and in society in general.
@askemeum Жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing this Brian. You are an immense inspiration.
@Yungbeck Жыл бұрын
I always loved Brian. Such a menacing beast on the board and such a kind soul off it!
@benkatz2085 Жыл бұрын
Wish more people could see these outside of skateboarding
@corysekine-pettite1783 Жыл бұрын
Absolute legend. Love this guy and I love that he has inspired so many people.
@ashleyphillips9481 Жыл бұрын
Wow this was so incredible and moving. Such a beautiful soul ❤
@0goaway0 Жыл бұрын
Every second of this interview is amazing. Thanks for being you Brian.
@pillliam Жыл бұрын
“And who you are is okay” is the most impactful statement I ever heard in my life bruh I ain’t gay or nun loll but this shit rlly resonates
@jeffmartin1259 Жыл бұрын
This is amazing. Everything about the interview is perfect. Thank you Brian Anderson.
@nikolaibarbarich7887 Жыл бұрын
So much respect for BA ! To be able to do this when it's something so personal takes some set of balls. You've got to love the skate community for being so open to individuals.
@BenBuchanan Жыл бұрын
The best series hands down, I hope these videos never stop releasing.. Thank you!
@RonsonLambert247 Жыл бұрын
Daamn this really resonates. Love you Ben, love you Brian!
@chauncypeppertooth9438 Жыл бұрын
This brought tears to my eyes brother. Thanks for being so honest and amazing.
@christophercornelius9198 Жыл бұрын
Man, here is hug from me Brian, you are so appreciated, loved, and never forgotten. Power in this story
@hampusgote7357 Жыл бұрын
Such an inspiring story to tell 🖤
@noahdyedotcom Жыл бұрын
This is amazing. Thank you.
@tomgillespie Жыл бұрын
Inspirational human being. Thank you for sharing this Smile
@ROACHED Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing, Legend.
@ronniecreager Жыл бұрын
❤ Thank you for sharing Brian ❤
@christopherbest82 Жыл бұрын
I love everything about BA! I’m also bigger in stature and always loved the way he carried himself on his deck. Pure, raw style! As a skater in recovery for opiates I can relate, I always kept a job and hid my addiction but still. 30 year’s skating and folks like BA and Blender keep me stoked!
@jcsk8 Жыл бұрын
Hi is an amazing inspiration. Thanks for that, Brian.
@KyleShade10 ай бұрын
It’s profoundly beautiful skating is an avenue for people of disparate lifestyles and life experiences to bond and relate to one another. It’s a common language we all speak and it’s evolving into giving everyone a chance to come together and be part of an all inclusive culture and community. It’s all love, I think skateboarding is on course to save the world.
@alexwest4629 Жыл бұрын
BA you are a legend...
@dudemusstinkmeyer9843 Жыл бұрын
The nostalgia I get from seeing and watching him is almost overwhelming. He's always been one of my favorites since I started skating almost 20 years ago. And damn he made the hubba hideout ledge look so small
@bengone63 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Brian.
@petestah101 Жыл бұрын
Always one of the best. Even better now. Doing hard work on the board, and off. Much respect.
@perdedoronline Жыл бұрын
Loved you since I was in middle school back in the mid 90’s.🌈
@seanfromaustin Жыл бұрын
What a great interview. BA is an inspiration.
@lovelesstv Жыл бұрын
thank you for sharing, brian. i relate to so much of this, it's good to know we're not alone in the journey.
@zachnahshel Жыл бұрын
I hope to meet Brian one day. He seems so nice and genuine
@joefoley1079 Жыл бұрын
Such a great interview. Takes a lot for someone to be so open about mental illness and sexuality. Thanks B A
@hugues1187 ай бұрын
really thank you it helped me in my thiinking caused my handicap sister die and pass too soon me to in my family skateboard is art
@eboogie1895 Жыл бұрын
No matter what brian Anderson is the goat. Much love and respect. Hope to meet u someday.
@sea4our Жыл бұрын
i have a lot of respect for Brian. i can't say i was his biggest fan growing up but he broke a lot of barriers by having the courage to open up about something in a culture that can be so harsh about certain things. i became a way bigger fan afterward..
@bobb-o6519 Жыл бұрын
this made me tear up. needed to hear this story today.
@chrisedney6869 Жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏
@acidtortoise Жыл бұрын
Keep on pushing B.A this world is better with you in it
@andydiaz6384 Жыл бұрын
Love you Brian you are such an inspiration to all of us. Thank you
@RollForever88 Жыл бұрын
Being a tall guy myself, I always appreciated Brian’s style. He’s got that aesthetic aptitude, even still after all these years. Great video.
@andrewgarcia7668 Жыл бұрын
This story has help me and him as a SKATER hiding something all my life (not gay) but having a mental disorder hiding all the time it hard…Got to a breaking point when I almost jump off a bridge 5 months still living
@idontwantone132 Жыл бұрын
Hang in there bud
@carolynberge2919 Жыл бұрын
Keep going, brother. Every day you keep living, you spit in the reaper’s face, and that makes you mighty, even if you don’t feel it.
@Hoodinator17 Жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear man. But glad you didn't fall for the whole gay thing. Good on you. Take care
@margopadon5025 Жыл бұрын
❤
@eddycd24 Жыл бұрын
My favorite skater ever. A skaters skater. I remember watching him throwing up blood in the old anti hero and girl tours. Worried mme big time especially after losing Dylan. So glad he's doing better. The raddest.
@areabass Жыл бұрын
That was superb. I was totally hooked on what he was saying.
@mnm2481 Жыл бұрын
so powerful, thank you
@matthewjames206 Жыл бұрын
An amazing skateboarder and human being. BA is a real one.
@khrissyboy69 Жыл бұрын
So beautiful thanks Bri thanks Ben
@johncastro728 Жыл бұрын
BA all love for ever. That yeah right introduced me to interpol, great music with great skateboarding.
@civilenggggg Жыл бұрын
I needed to hear this thank you BA and RIP Ben
@lambo485 Жыл бұрын
Brain is one of my favs. As a str8 man I respect him so much for being just him ❤️ 🙏🌈🌸🛹
@alexanderdavid8441 Жыл бұрын
what a beautiful guy, so inspirational.
@gooseallie4417 Жыл бұрын
This was beautifully done ❤️
@antonmyhrvold18 күн бұрын
Love this! ❤❤❤
@KasLemmens Жыл бұрын
Beatiful story, thank you for sharing Brian.
@steveperry7799 Жыл бұрын
Brian's new book will be out this December. It will be called " Frontside Blunts Backside Stunts " pick it up.
@hillpunk92 Жыл бұрын
thanks brian.
@SuperJ5891 Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@mcdickassass Жыл бұрын
Thanks for being you, Brian.
@CTCAC2000 Жыл бұрын
Awesome story, Brian. Quitting the drink is hard as fuck. Congrats!!!
@rippendale Жыл бұрын
wow. thank you.
@willystark84 Жыл бұрын
Much Love BA! You the man.
@abstractmedia8949 Жыл бұрын
Damn I love BA what a legend. Admire so much about him and what he’s overcome. I’d love to have been a fly on the wall when he told Carroll. I bet mc was just like that’s cool you want to go skate tomorrow?
@garbwearer217 Жыл бұрын
amazing. thank you.
@d.diggler9936 Жыл бұрын
I skated with Brian at the Nike sb park like fifteen years ago. I just couldn’t believe this tall guy could skate so well.
@patmcconville4453 Жыл бұрын
Mad respect for Brian
@2WheelsGood Жыл бұрын
Legend. Such a powerful skater. I've been a fan since Welcome to hell.
@magicwood2360 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your story Brian!! 🤙👊
@BortPimpson Жыл бұрын
Love to see it
@richardsmith7322 Жыл бұрын
If I could meet anyone and chill n skate for a day it’d be BA and Fred Gall. Best dudes in my book even know I don’t know them