Tony Hawk On Physical & Mental Pain From Skateboarding

[@thatboy3930]

Tony Hawk has never changed. The fame and money never got to his head, he was a great role model and still is.

[@DodgerFanAD_23]

I loved the tony hawk games as a kid and I still kinda do.

[@imdonewithyall]

​@@DodgerFanAD_23same! Except now I'm really really bad playing them lol

[@FirBurger98]

There was a brief moment in the early 2000's where the fame did get to him. He opened up about it in his documentary but he quickly realized it, went to therapy and snapped back into reality

[@AliT0m3r]

Seriously tho, Sky brown and Tony hawk are like my idols (They got me into skateboreding)

[@calliew311]

Ya, except he stole the 900, conspired to keep Tas Pappas out of that X Games Best Trick Contest, then barely landed it and said he was the one who invented it, when really he didn't even start trying it until Tas was 90% there. Then to keep him out of the best truck comp was bullshit, knowing that's the trick Tas was planning on doing. But he being Tony Hawk, he was ESPN's extreme sports darling, had pull and used his sway to exclude Tas from the contest. Lame.

[@HawkvsWolf]

Thanks for coming to our place to have us for an episode and do an episode with us. We learned a lot!!

[@DoctorMike]

Thank YOU for having me! Welcome to the neighborhood 🛹

[@levipeterken4020]

@@DoctorMike This episode half felt like a therapy session for Jason and Tony haha

[@briskoaverett5573]

@@DoctorMikeIt was interesting to me to hear the parallels that skaters and climbers share. From dealing with inherent risk and injury, barrier for entry, the Olympics. As well as the camaraderie of the sport and supportive environment. It would be awesome if you could get a professional climber on the Checkup, that would be amazing. Shauna Coxsey, Pete Whittaker, Brooke and Shawn Raboutou, Nathaniel Coleman, Natalia Grossman. I think could all make spectacular guests.

[@Jeremya74]

​@@DoctorMikeI've seen A LOT of interviews with pro skaters..this interview had the most interesting one of a kind questions..they made me think.bravo!

[@snoozydonuts]

Tony Hawk is the oldest teenager i've ever seen

[@plattyog]

Indeed I remember watching him at his prime

[@Gwendysfinaltask]

He and Avril

[@Chan12282]

This comment had me rollin 😭

[@dustincarl200]

What about Fat Mike?

[@MosDefnIT88]

You'd still be a teenager too becoming a millionaire and having bought your own house by 17 years old. Also, he's legit one of the most decent humans roaming earth. A lot of people can't say the latter about themselves and even fewer can say both.

[@minutemaid1987]

Can we PLEASE give some love to Jason as much as we give love to Tony. He’s the one who’s gotten Tony to start podcasting and enabled him to speak about his life and career in front of a microphone. Much love to both these LEGENDS 💛

[@ladagkudlackova3800]

Yes! Jason is so cool 🖤

[@EnigmaMaster]

Jason is very underappreciated.

[@allysab13]

Jason is awesome and so funny too

[@Miranda_Duarte]

Jason is like his evil twin, the devil on Tony’s shoulder saying “bro, just go for it!” Love their dynamic and they both come together to formulate unique and broad perspectives, very interesting and content that leaves you more informed and inspired afterwards ❤

[@zackballandis4044]

Thank god you said something

[@verysuperkoolepicperson9790]

Tony hawk is such a legend. He will go down in history as one of the coolest dudes to exist

[@wrestlingwithjay3770]

Ikr

[@Christian_Ada1]

😂

[@DeeEllEff]

That self-described nerdy outcast kid who didn’t excel at the “traditional” sports…. 🤗

[@op2551]

He literally gives his money away to build skate parks in places of need, he loves the sport that much he'll spend money so others can enjoy it, a true role model.

[@georgemuggleton6571]

Him And Evel Kinievel to me

[@ylieeee]

I think everyone here can agree how incredible Tony Hawk is

[@yuvaanbhadha5072]

I love Tony hawk

[@lovelyladyvalerie]

literal legend goat

[@jinanoubaid3130]

tt😊ttf😊g

[@rads220]

These podcasts are amazing; so many different perspectives and stories. As a pre-med student, I aspire to have the compassion, sympathy, and conversational skills you have Dr Mike! Thank you :)

[@A-Wild-Frost]

Jason Ellis... What a legend. Impossible to not smile when he is talking.

[@xMontorix]

I never shed a tear over a celebrity. But the day Tony Hawk leaves this earth I'm going to be a gray haired man crying like a huge baby and I'm not going to hold back. This dude meant/means so much to me in my life. 💯

[@BrandonWestfall]

"I've been bleeding from the butt for years." lmfao

[@PhenomRom]

My butt is a travesty

[@clckc]

This was a great talk. And congrats on 11m subs Doctor Mike, you totally deserve it!!

[@CatLoverx900]

For Tony to say if he drinks too much caffeine he makes mistakes, at his level, is the type of role model we need for all his peers in other sports. There are many like him, but only one Tony Hawk. Props to him for always being genuine.

[@09RHYS]

Tony Hawk will always be one of my all time icons, he singlehandedly got me into skating through his awesome games. Absolute LEGEND

[@R2debo_]

WOA didn't expect Tony Hawk but I'm excited to watch it

[@pigeon9485]

Tony Hawk was my childhood and really inspired me to get back up after a fall

[@-Raylight]

Tony Hawk is truly a legend. Love to play Tony Hawk's games back then, so addicting. That's how I know them! So nice to see they never give up even when fail and having multiple injuries

[@nellissh2553]

They were pretty famous and didn’t give up well before the game lol ins

[@seanhampson4126]

Love how Tony and Jason especially were so open about their problems and asking genuine questions. More people need to be honest and interested and invested in their own health, and doctors like you, Mike, really make that SO much easier. I wish you were my doctor but I live in Colorado.

[@ashleygrazutis4203]

Tony Hawk was a staple for me and my brother growing up. My brother and I would be playing Tony Hawk on the PS2 constantly. Great to see he is still living up to his legacy ❤

[@AshArAis]

I wonder if a vocal coach could identify Tony's issue. My initial thoughts were 1/ tension in the throat, maybe due to stress or mental activity 2/ lack of vocal warmups for public speaking 3/ hydration. If his mother also experienced it, it might be something they had in common about how they carry themselves. Tension in the body can often be heard in the voice - but I am not a doctor. Just coming from a musician perspective, who is applying vox training to public speaking.

[@adhdhamster]

I was actually thinking the same thing. And could be causing continuous harm to his vocal chords. A vocal coach really might be able to help him not only figure out what's going on but also possibly how to correct it.

[@neptuna69]

Super late to the party, but could be LPR? Laryngopharyngeal reflux - doesn't usually present with common GERD symptoms and can cause repeated inflammation to the vocal cords and throat. Caused by acid reflux reaching past the lower and upper esophageal sphincter

[@vinyldimer]

Tony Hawk: the embodiment of the skateboarder. One of the chilliest and coolest people.

[@cojackiv5953]

I cringed at every .0002 seconds of the video, it's unfathomable how much people who don't skate know about skateboarding besides Tony hawk 😂 no disrespect to Tony I loved his The end part. But calling him the GOAT on something like skateboarding a sport that is ALL based off of perspective is insane. You can't measure something like skateboarding the same way you can basket ball, foot ball, etc. There's so many different styles and ways to go about skateboarding on the fundamental level. ❤️‍🔥keep progressing and pushing your self. Much love ❤️💓❤️‍🔥🤙

[@mandywalker3393]

My brother has been skating since about 1980. He was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in the early 2K's. He STILL skates in his 50's. But he doesn't do the tricks anymore due to RA. I'm sure Tony is one of his heroes. Along with Kelly Slater. My brother surfed for years too.

[@ellemarr7234]

Your brother sounds like a badass 😊 much love to you both!

[@SerenaLaturnas]

This was a great episode! I’m not a fan of skateboarding or anything and this was such a good conversational podcast episode also was nice to see Dr.Mike get kind of bro-like on a podcast lol. He may not have known much about skateboarding but he listened and asked lots of questions. Loved it! Great job Dr.Mike! 😊

[@imnash8711]

WOA didn't expect Tony Hawk but I'm excited to watch it

[@Robyamdam]

Anybody remember when Tony hawk hit that 900 at 48?

[@DaveSomething]

Jolt: "All the sugar and twice the caffeine!" - they still sell it at Dollar General!

[@user-EinsteinSarge]

Possible topic for a future video: I just read how older adults should avoid the long term use of “anticholinergic” medications which have been shown in some studies to affect memory. Two of the common ones I had been using as a nightly sleep aid are Benadryl and Nyquil type meds. From what I can tell melatonin is not an anticholinergic med, at least it wasn’t shown on the list. Sleep is such an important part of the overall equation, and for those of us over 50 sleep can be elusive causing us to reach for sleep aids that may be negatively impacting our memory. Have you heard anything about these studies that you could share with us in an upcoming video?

[@BrandonWestfall]

Now you need to get Rodney Mullen on here.

[@G0rgar]

I feel like Rodney's story about how he handled his hip problems would be wild to a doctor who doesn't know the story.

[@BrandonWestfall]

@@G0rgar Right? That’s what I was thinking. That and his overall shyness/social anxiety.

[@Codisrocks]

@@G0rgar I would love to see that reaction.

[@angelfirenze]

Tony Hawk has a transportable skate park for people to use. Ironically, I had my board with me and got tips on starting out. I loved it. My sister also got me Tony Hawk: Shred for Christmas one year and I was finally able to buy my own deck a few years later. I love playing with Tech Decks, as well!

[@fruitlooprainbow]

Ellis is a great role model, yes, seriously. ❤️

[@crumbtember]

Seems toxic hyper masculine. Not entirely bad, still worthy of dignity, but not a role model.

[@EnigmaMaster]

100% Agree. I discovered Jason on Sirius XM just before his divorce with his first wife, and the amount of personal growth he has gone through since that time is insane.

[@darksu6947]

​@@crumbtemberWhat's wrong with being masculine? As long as your not telling women they're only useful as dishwashers and sammich makers I don't see the problem. Perhaps you can enlighten me.

[@jaydubbelyoo]

I understand that feeling that Jason went through of losing your nerve, because of pain and injury. I’d lost my confidence in gymnastics after dislocating my elbow and landing on my neck mounting the vault. It wasn’t the first injury.

[@FimbongBass]

wow I remember seeing Jason on the howard stern show doing some crazy stunts, cool to see hes still kicking and hes as wild as ever xD

[@atomicalice0]

SO much fun to listen to this. The energy was awesome, and their set is super cool. What a great opportunity to chat with a legend! Cheers to the future of skating!

[@dereakcolumbus3603]

Wow , Dr. Mike! This was a great podcast. I watched almost all of it (in between my homework time for my Masters in Psychology) Your interviewing style is really fun to watch; VERY counseling and observational. 🤯. You are truly a gifted individual, no one can deny that!

[@manafestation]

I'm lucky to have grown up in the hometown of ESPN, so we've had the X-Games here one year, and Tony is the reason we have a skate park built in our local park with it always being packed with kids. He really has done so much good in that respect in pushing the sport, and being a local hero. Thank you for this great interview, it was fun to listen to and see his take on the sport.

[@sarahbowins229]

I would like to see a video on dementia, types of dementia, warning signs, and the importance of early intervention. I lost my mom a year ago due to vascular dementia. I’d love to see you use your notoriety to help others know what to do when dementia signs show up in their loved ones Keep up the good work. You are making a difference ❤️

[@mysticoraclemary]

One of fav Podcasts. I played the Tony Hawk games when i was a kiddo and did some skateboarding but not that much. Awesome job @Doctor Mike Big hugs

[@MoonLiteNite]

Dr mike failed, he didn't ask him to do a kickflip...

[@thatgurl3675]

That would have been amazing 😂

[@CustardCream22]

Tony Hawk the legend. I loved playing his games back in the day. My friends would play together taking turns. Good memories.

[@averageotaku1993]

Let’s see Mike take skating lessons from Tony.

[@toyyatoy]

As someone unathletic and serious issues with wheels, ice, and string. I’m always amazed at skateboarders ability to do any of it, including going in a straight line and not falling!

[@sophiaisabelle01]

Tony Hawk is brilliant in his own right. We know for a fact that he's still got stamina to perform well.

[@Silverado-pq6xe]

“Nearly invented the sport” you’re thinking of Rodney Mullen, sir.

[@groofay]

What a legend. I have fond childhood memories playing the Pro Skater games on the PS1. I've been missing out on Hawk vs Wolf, I need to check it out after this.

[@rachelrachel4922]

You always have such cool guests 👀 love this podcast so much

[@markcharcas2293]

23:13 That’s a really good realization of the sport Mike. Yes! There’s such an inherent risk to skateboarding that those in competition know that if your competition falls in any way, that could be a huge injury. It root for someone to fail or do poorly means they could break something, get paralyzed, or die so instead we’re just super hyped for our competition to land the trick. Love this video Mike!

[@andydrew3320]

Tony Hawk is one of those dudes that seemingly everyone respects whether it’s someone in music, an actor or a famous KZbinr. He is well liked and humble

[@michaelacalamba8789]

Tony Hawk and his game 1+2 inspired me to start skateboarding love Tony and always will

[@Trinspace]

This was a great podcast! skateboarding changed my life. I've met so many of my best friends through skating and it's one of the most supportive communities I've been apart of :')

[@chrismasters9975]

The best friends i ever had were my skater friends. No matter how many times we would fail they would remain positive and supportive.

[@Cartman292]

Dr Mike doesn’t have a little head… he just has a big body

[@djvapid]

I'll never forget the young pizza delivery driver I was first introduced to whom would eventually become the goat. If you know you know.

[@tetedur377]

Tierrasanta?

[@Twilink36]

Don’t know why but I think a convo between Mike and Rodney Mullen would be fascinating.

[@FullMetalMary]

In regards to whether falling skating or bombing on stage is worst. From someone who skates and used to do stand-up. All the falls you have to take in skateboarding make it easier to take the bombs in life. You have to learn how to not be embarrassed by falling, and you learn to get up and keep trying because you love something or want something that much. The confidence that skateboarding gives you will follow you into every aspect of your life. I think Jason's answer went straight to the serious injury.

[@Capybara_Vidz]

Doctor mike what do you think about the fact that I eat about 2,100 calories a day, 30g of sugar, I don’t workout, and I never get fat

[@claytonkeever2992]

Guys talking like guys and not worried about offending. Just being real and bullshitting most of it.

[@rustywater3219]

You can switch to black tea when weening off coffee. Still have a little caffeine to stave off the headaches. And much less heartburn.

[@ruadrem]

OK, I used to just respect Dr. Mike for his health care content. Now that I know he considers Michael Jordan the GOAT in basketball I can trust his sports commentary too.

[@thebroboards]

Heel yea I’m early while some people don’t like him I think he’s amazing and am so glad I got inspiration to start vert skating from him Get it HEEL YEA Like heelflip No😢

[@kpopgamer4369]

peppermint tea is bad for the throat........dang it. Why did my doc say to drink that or put candy canes in my green tea? I love this whole thing. Love Tony Hawk.

[@willbrashear]

I wish I had that kind of support in sports growing up like skaters did. I had in the Army until nearly died. After my shoulder started freezing, it's hard to figure things out for exercises.

[@angieenge]

Loved this so much! As a fellow skater who came from a rough childhood, skating was my escape. Physically and emotionally. I felt so free from everything happening at home. I also found a community within the skating and BMX biking dudes. It truly changed my life ❤️

[@lauraabeysinghe9321]

I thought i wouldn't find this conversation interesting, but wow! These two are so open about their experiences. I found this extremely interesting

[@Sativo._]

Bald dude lowkey aggressive and defensive asf for no reason

[@TonyHavenMusic]

As a musician, if I bomb on stage, it drives me to do a better show the next night, it doesn’t break me down, but if I even come close to breaking a finger, my goodness, that sends shivers down my spine thinking about it, if I was told I could never play guitar the same again, it would not just break my heart but it would change me as a human being, it would change everything about I process day to day

[@iamrjdennis]

This is an incredible interview! I love all these guys!

[@_Luvzq.-.official_]

Whenever I look at light or stand up after 20-37 mins, It always looks like the world is turning black/fading. To prevent that I need to hit my head, do you have any idea what this is? Or is this normal.

[@carriebrasier3033]

Honey is what we give our son. he hates it but it helps a ton! also after I stopped drinking coffee my acid reflux disappeared.

[@alexandresilva3427]

The best thing about Tony Hawk is that he was straight laced. He was a great role model/ambassador for the sport.

[@amgirl7551]

How do you have time for self care as a doctor whilst doing all these other cool things? I'm in nursing school and it's so hard to find time for myself with the difficulty of the material and the time commitment it is from studying and clinicals alone.

[@HouseMDaddict]

The key is that you're in nursing school and you're still learning. He's at a point in his career where most of the doctor stuff he does is routine (I think he said he goes into the office 3 days a week and the rest he does telehealth at home), so he doesn't have to spend any of free time doing a ton of research or anything. I'm a counselor and I've been in the field almost 10 years now. Starting out, I rarely had free time because I was still developing routines and a system for my paperwork and rearranged my schedule and office a few times. Nowadays, none of the client stories or treatment plans are new to me even if they're new clients because there are similarities from past clients so I don't have to start from scratch with treatment plans/counseling plans, but I can start with a base plan used with others and then just modify it to the specific client. Plus in any field, as you gain experience and move up through the ranks, you often have less responsibilities and pressure than those just starting out. Thank you for the field you're going into! Nurses are amazing and you're usually on the front lines when it comes to triaging patients, while most patients see the doctor only briefly after the nurse/techs do all the tests, so you might generally be busier than a doctor in a lot of cases.

[@amgirl7551]

@@HouseMDaddict Thank you for this! I never put this much thought into it but it actually makes so much sense. Honestly, Doctor Mike has made me want to become a doctor before I retire from nursing.

[@lechatbotte.]

My youngest son, was a Tony Hawk fan when he was young. He lived on his skate board. Me, I was a Gretzky fan. I spent more time and money on skateboards and parts than I ever imagined. The Cappa diet for the reflux issues. Peppermint bad for coughs and throats interesting. Jolt cola i remember that stuff.

[@Sayu277]

...the whole discussion about placements and unfair judging reminds me so much of Yuzuru Hanyus Situation in Figure skating...

[@ignitiongaming136]

I can Confirm, when youre a kid you feel invincible, then you hit your 20s and you body reminds you of everything very quickly, and if it doesnt then, it will by your thirties. Im only 25 and i feel like im in my 70s because of multiple compound back issues.

[@tn4263]

Dr Mike needs to debunk Paul Saladino who has turned every gym bro, podcast bro, and Etsy mom into meat only nutcases

[@-BubblyArt-]

Congratulations on hitting 11m subs!

[@UnicornMacAndCheese]

Such an odd coincidence that this video uploads the day after I get a skateboard.

[@YTConor]

The word Legend gets thrown about so easily these days, but Tony Hawk is the epitome of Legend status!

[@DukeOfAwsomeness]

Babe Ruth’s not the Goat

[@ASM881]

That’s a pretty badass Skeletor T.

[@adhdhamster]

As someone who has eds, so subluxations, dislocations, and sprains are nearly a daily occurrence.... I always just kept going. Because if I stopped every time I did something I would just never be able to stay in motion. And I always found that it healed so much faster. So I'm glad to know I was kind of ahead of the medical field on that one too lol It is also why I never picked up skate boarding even though I wanted to lol. I can sprain my ankle walking. Normally. On flat ground.... 😑 😂

[@OrAngeAnArchy]

Would love to see another pair of legendary skaters like rodney mullen or dae won song, or Steve Caballero just to get a slightly differnt pov on the skate scene from its birth to now. EITHER way Im glad to see tony hawk AND Jason ellis still doing well.

[@Unclehuck666]

When they were talking about disappointment and failure, it’s too relatable for extreme sports. You’re your own coach and moderator, and you know that you can but something in your brain or body keeps you from being successful. It’s the same feeling of self sabotage but with your passion, it hit really close and was so well articulated. Love these two and their ability to convey all of this coherently and humorously!

[@Dhuntermarcel]

That guy really looks like Tony Hawk.

[@kennywingard3709]

Doctor Mike, I'm not sure if you have had him on yet or not, but you really need to have a conversation with Travis Pastrana. His injury list will blow your mind

[@thejonathandoan]

I was born in 77, and in the late 80s, Tony Hawk's name was known by every kid, even those who didn't skate! It's utterly amazing what he's accomplished in his life. How can you think about skateboarding and NOT think Tony Hawk? G.O.A.T. INDEED!

[@emmiem6159]

Dr Mike being around them... reminds me of when I wanted to date a skater Boi and had to hang out with his friends... 😂

[@superb_cnelnino]

I learned how to do cpr on this channel and I always wanted to be a doctor dr like please like or comment on this comment please and I am only 11 and I know how to do cpr

[@RedonRedGutta923]

When your a skater..you feel it in your soul… I turn 33 in September and I just wanna say that I completely understand how Tony and Jason feel. Its the most loving understanding sport there is…

[@Hydrodip8764]

Imagine at 90 you’ve got Dorris shuffling John waddling and tony grinding on a metal bar

[@robpolaris7272]

I was around 9 when Tony Hawk did the first 720. I’m now approaching 50 and he is still skating. Thats’s insane!

[@Magdalena8008s]

Im not saying anything new here. But how amazing it is to see a person who is universally loved and not once seen a legit hate comment anywhere on the internet. Yes, ive seen people try but are clearly trolling and what they are saying is factually false. So, point is. Tony is one of a kind.

[@Sonofgrievous]

Tony is such a GOAT he would say Rodney Mullen is the GOAT. Both right

[@-Ricky_Spanish-]

OMG it's like bonus Hawk vs. Wolf episode, this is awesome. I met Tony in 1988 doing a demo at our local surf/skate shop, and he seems to be as nice and humble today as he was then. Just an all around good guy, always willing to learn and educate. Jason is also a good guy with a big heart, even if he is his own worst enemy sometimes.

[@parkour267]

I used to detox from my coffee every now and then to try and feel better. Sadly i dont have the will to do it much anymore

[@meeratannira6386]

Doctor Mike l have a question what can of doctor you are

[@don951]

So Awesome! A life long skateboarder here. Thanks for this. Yes, I can attest to the fact that concrete gets much harder over the age of 50. Cheers!

[@barbedwards2755]

I'm allergic to peppermint. Like, anaphylaxis allergic.

[@ericagarcia9262]

When they roasted poor Dr Mike about not having a Team 😂😂

[@charismatic_cat]

Thank goodness for dr Mike. Always cheers me up

[@BartKuipersdotcom]

Tony Hawk indeed is one of the greatest skateboarders of all time, although not to poop the party, he is the greatest commercial skateboarder. The most famous one. The one that I think has the most influence on the sport in general, especially on converting from ramps/bowls to street skating would be Rodney Mullen. He didn't compete as much as Tony, which makes him far lesser known, but that guy did tricks on a skateboard that people didn't even know would be possible!