A thing I love about America.

[@vanneistat]

NEW Navy Blue T-Shirts & Sweatshirts: spiritedman.com

[@linusd3551]

Love the video, Van! /Best regards, Linus

[@funawesomefamily]

Got mine in the mail yesterday. Great quality and looks good! The best part is my initials are M.S. So it makes me feel like I'm that much more of a Spirited Man.

[@briggsargent4186]

Best looking merch yet for sure💯

[@JasonAndrade427]

Van- do you do much with other people or are you mostly in your head?

[@JasonAndrade427]

Van- I think a percentage of people relate to you because they are also living life in their own short story-keep on

[@Vandermin011]

Having grown up on the East coast in the 80’s, the diner was our home away from home. Thanx for the ride, Van, really enjoyed it! “Ventura Highway in the sunshine. Where the days are longer. The nights are stronger than moonshine. You’re gonna go, I know”

[@headwerkn]

Neistats: ‘Story is everything.’ Also Neistats: *make an engaging, uplifting story that tickles the soul out of practically anything/nothing*

[@Profile.4]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/imLSdJKtZqmklac Actually edit is everything

[@DigitalRobin04]

Like I always said, his videos are like therapy to me

[@FridgeTalk]

4:26 i used to buy weed there on the left.. good times

[@andy_an_outdoors_guy]

I love this video - there's a sense that you've departed a little from the recent formula - not in a a bad way, and maybe due to circumstances. But I really love what's going on in this film. thanks.

[@johnnewton8017]

It’s finally getting cold enough that I can wear my Spirited Man sweater. Thanks for everything, Van.

[@Sh0n0]

your welcoem

[@vinofarm]

Thank you, Van. You are a poet. And that drone sequence was beautiful.

[@bc-sv9qc]

"It begins with a remembered line from a long forgotten poem." Beautiful line there

[@TeddyWinny]

There's a true genuine tone that I always indulge on when I watch your vids. This made my day and I take comfort in your storytelling.

[@basilisk1997]

This video feels like the essence of both living in the moment and reminiscing about the past to me. It has something extremely meditative and relaxing about it, yet it's extremely entertaining to me. Great video!

[@canadude6401]

This Spirited man does the same thing as Van. Writing or engraving torque setting 0:31 or more often wrench size 1:31 next to the bolt on the product. Massive time saver.

[@seikygil]

Thanks for pointing that out. I’m going to start doing this.

[@luwi_31]

Van, This video is amazing. Your “Bad Week” simple video is exactly what we’re all here for. Your cameras falling over, and mundane chores are exactly why I watch for some reason. Your honesty. Thank you. My life keeps getting more functional and organized thanks to these videos. I feel more normal thanks to you… or more comfortable with my uniqueness.

[@МаксимилианФилипожкиь]

What an incredible peace of art

[@motorcyclediaries9131]

"Crummy crappy week " And then camera falling down was so perfectly in sync..too good van...

[@camkimbrell6825]

I don’t rewatch KZbin videos NEVER 👎 but I have rewatched some of yours I find them fascinating the thought process the care the attention to detail and details not chosen to be attended to

[@bandits9727]

Your best episode yet. -Thanks, from South Korea

[@TheGunnerStorm]

Thanks for this. For some reason, people don’t talk about bad weeks, bad days or bad moments. It’s almost cliche in today’s society. I’m waiting for lab results to find out if I have a rare blood cancer and it’s been a challenge. I have the mindset that it is what it is and I am blessed no matter what, but there are still hard days and a constant weight in my chest. I ordered the Die Trying hoodie and will wear it with pride. Keep doing what you do.

[@DetectiveTrupo203]

Hey friend, what were the lab results? I hope you're OK.

[@wilmeralexander2098]

came by to say hopefully everything is ok! stay strong!

[@sidsain]

This video cured my headache after a bad week. Thanks.

[@MrBarneybubbles]

I never leave comments on yt but good job, thank you.

[@Zoltron37]

The simplicity of your art is beautiful Van. Keep making content for the world to enjoy. Thank you!

[@TheCVdaily]

This is the kind of KZbin I love. Thank you Van!

[@amitchetry367]

"All my life, my heart has sought a thing, I cannot name." Now it's my favorite line too❤️

[@rayjohnson1686]

It's like I went to high school with this guy and I just now rediscovered him after only hearing about him randomly over the years.... Like... I ran into him in a diner kinda thing. I don't know what this channel is... But I freaking love it....... What a cool dude....

[@jessicafewer]

So beautiful Van. The simplicity does something to calm my anxious mind and inspire me at the same time.

[@phynx2006]

I laughed when you explained who Eric Burden is, I forget there are young people watching this. 🤣 Your story telling along with the bike ride made this a great video to watch, actually I'm going to watch it again because it was that entertaining 👍😎👍

[@thearchive64]

And also people not from the US

[@mattslaboratory5996]

@@helpfulcommenter That was my thought. It took me a few seconds to get them straight. He was just talking about Chris Burden recently, wants to buy his property.

[@MrMarklew]

@@thearchive64 Or bloody Newcastle mate ;)

[@rrangel1968]

I don't know who Eric Burden is and I'm 54 years old, lived in America all my life. But I do know the song very well. condescending, "type before you think" comments are the forgetful easy parts.

[@rrangel1968]

@@helpfulcommenter I know, went way over your head. Go back to sleep.

[@aaronmramirez]

Thank you.

[@macpookbro]

Thanks Van.

[@awesomeadamfrom2099]

Awesome job van

[@SomeDayPilot13]

Hands down, my favorite episode! Fantastic!!!!

[@LilDeadHead1]

well that was so beautiful i could cry. I'll be reading those stories. And i'll perhaps be making my way out to the coast again soon.

[@SuperPrime77]

Having just come home from one of the worst nights of work in a long time. I have to say thank you Van. I feel like I was with you on that ride. I don't know if you even read the comments section but this video made a terrible night end better. Thanks.

[@canadude6401]

That TRANSITION edit though! 4:42

[@wills.7626]

Man, this episode was like poetry. The best kind. Three thumbs up.

[@mazakar]

That was so meditative. Just what I needed. It's been a stressful period in my life, and now I miss my motorcycle. Those moments going out without a plan and just getting lost on the bike were magical.

[@guillermodelnoche]

Ct. diners just outside of NYC are some of the best diners in America. Andro’s Diner was phenomenal!

[@ckhicks]

This is brilliant, thanks for the masterclass in filming yourself with multiple cameras, but especially the storytelling around LA!

[@kaisercontrolsyou3636]

Every video is just so good you try with your videos they make me forget about any sadness in the world and I thank you with my whole heart.

[@austinparker4676]

Your videos inspire me in a way I can't really put into words. The way you view life inspires me. Beautiful storytelling through and through.

[@WallyCooksEverything]

Yeah you know, I was just thinking about the diner near my apartment back in NYC. It was a greek diner. The front was filled with fresh baked cakes and cookies. I always went for the breakfast of scrambled eggs, sausage and homefries. With black coffee and a few slices of buttered toast. I live out of US now so , yeah no greek diners. I always think back how happy it was just to eat breakfast inside that diner.

[@lagunagirl1347]

I lived in Malibu in the late 70s /early 80s and this ride brought back a lot of memories. Thank you.

[@alinahock5374]

Was not prepared for this. It‘s beautiful. Someday i‘ll be riding in these Mountains… thank you from 🇩🇪

[@NBAand2kAllday]

4:56 has to be the most relatable clip ever 😂 My town of FULL of roads, avenues, streets, and boulevards all with the same name!!

[@islandmanmikep]

I have subscribed ever since Casey had a video about you. I have seen every video you have graced us with. When I watch I always feel like a way cooler and smarter friend is visiting me and sharing his adventures. Keep sharing friend.

[@slipweasel]

Thank you for your time Van.

[@DanielFlailed]

8:40 I love how smooth that edit was

[@btwells72]

Watching this I imagine Hunter Thompson on that road on his BSA 650 Lightning. I appreciate this video.

[@parkervarin]

I was crying when I clicked play. Now I'm calm as ever. Thanks

[@markusfreise]

More like this please. What a beautiful video.

[@SeanBowes]

Rosies Diner! I grew up out in gales ferry. I always went to Norms though. always fun seeing references to that small town area of ct in you and caseys videos. thanks for the nostalgia.

[@ericwiedenman2850]

The spirited man should never use a torque wrench to loosen nuts. The torque wrench is a calibrated tool for precise tightening of fasteners only.

[@jeremyproctor9671]

my thoughts well written , I'm a mechanic I cringed

[@MarcusTDM]

Unless you are worried about stripping the threads then using a torque wrench to undo would be a good idea!

[@M00SEM0T0]

@@MarcusTDM never use a torque wrench to undo fasteners. Period. Ever. Not a matter of stripping anything it’s about screwing up the calibration of the tool.

[@jeremyproctor9671]

​@@MarcusTDM never use a torque wrench for anything other then tightening a fastener

[@MarcusTDM]

@@jeremyproctor9671 Just for the record, I wouldn’t use one to do this as decent torque wrenches cost a lot of money, but i perhaps he doesn’t care to much!

[@samisim0]

sorry you had a bad week!.. thanks for another beautiful movie to watch

[@joeotokyo]

Tokyo resident and Breakfast Club regular here. The bathroom IS spotless besides Tom Sachs’ message written in sharpie on the wall. It’s a hell of a spot.

[@greeniris17]

Thanks for the tip about The Breakfast Club. As an LA expat living in Japan your videos make me homesick!

[@joshuajack216]

I love this video. You showed such a unique experience from your perspective with so much depth and character.

[@CaptainGnarkill]

Awesome video! Not only did I learn some things, but it was nice and mellow, which was perfect this morning. Good stuff Van

[@ACoustaDC]

Peace.

[@michaelmason343]

Love your videos! Thanks for putting them out.

[@DSTeam22]

There is something therapeutic about this episode. Thanks Van.

[@MISJPEREZ]

I’m finishing my work in Hollywood today with similar bad week and it rained in LA today ness. I m enjoying a bike ride home. Thanks

[@dgmuze]

This feels like total immersion Van! thank you for sharing this.

[@billi-moto3990]

This is the second time I've watched this video, and rewatching it the second time gave me the same reaction as the first -- Goosebumps. You had me at McQueen, but then you brought old HST into it, and I thought to myself "now you're talking, Bubba!" .

[@highlights-verlagtv8120]

Your best video so far! Thanks for your thoughts and the pinch of freedom.

[@santana898989]

As a man from the analog world as well as the digital, and driving those roads everyday myself, I really loved this. Thank you.

[@exthematrx]

*YES MORE NEISTAT CONTENT*

[@tomjsmith000]

When I have a bad week I disassemble and clean the carb on my 2001 Honda CLR125. Satisfying.

[@hchamberlayne]

WOW. I did not want that to ever end. A perfect accompaniment to my cuppa tea

[@Byteme34]

The Angeles Crest Highway was my vice of choice for the past six years, my daily commute to work until Covid. The morning drive was always a moment of zen during the climb over the mountain pass and into Los Angeles. Often, the Spirited Man motorcycle diaries remind me of these meditative moments that I always experienced but could never do them justice by explaining them to someone else. Your videos, but most importantly the voiceover narration, always remind me of these drives and the ideas I got to explore before I had to step back into the real world and tackle the grind. Thank you for another great episode!

[@jsverle7]

Ride along down PCH, Steve McQueen stories, and a poem fromHunter S. Thompson, what a great vibe. "Buy the ticket, take the ride", H. Thompson

[@DavidHilowitzMusic]

Really strong video.

[@kalimarus]

Great work Van, I’m an east coast guy of a similar age and Diner’s hold that same place in my heart. I’ve ridden the PCH, for me it was the universe cancelling my flight due to a snow storm. That of course means heading strait to the nearest motorcycle rental shop and riding up and down the PCH for two days in January. Fortunately I’m from Maine so January on the coast of California feels like spring in Maine. Good memories made.

[@lukaslukas3389]

Every time I’m watching your videos It makes me thing that life can be beautiful.

[@ericsangiorgi3992]

so zen!

[@jeannine1991]

You make a bad week look fabulous.

[@Thomasbrownphoto]

Yeah Van! I appreciate what you do mate. Always a pleasure to get the notification of a new video from you.

[@KyahmRoss]

One of my best friends just sent me this and it’s topped off the end of my week! Thank you man! X

[@Sadsoft]

The pacing of this is beautiful and very meditative

[@PaulaHeartland]

I'm soothed watching and love that I drive almost this same route to be soothed. Patty's in Studio City was my diner with endless midnight coffee.

[@AlejandroCapellan]

“All my life, my heart has sought a thing I cannot name. Remembered line from a long- forgotten poem” ― Hunter S. Thompson, Hell's Angels

[@CAAAAAish]

From Groton. Love to hear it mentioned here. Met Casey back in 2013 at Ledyard High. Keep up the content man!

[@colo_laser]

Might not want to use your torque wrench as a breaker bar... can throw off your torque settings. :) Ride on!

[@natebrown1567]

Only if you go passed the click. Turn up the tourque and it will be fine.

[@jbratt]

Check out “On any Sunday “. Steve McQueen could ride 👍

[@tommyshelby4274]

thanks...just watched on any sunday...loved the documentary...

[@jbratt]

@@tommyshelby4274 Bruce Brown was awesome! He did endless summer too. He was very innovative because he said because he didn’t know any better, or something to that effect 👍

[@dbelcher5761]

More, more of this! This was fantastic. Can we just get cool visuals like this while Van tells us stories? This and the podcast build episode are just perfect.

[@RyanFerreri]

Great video Van. I love diners too. One of my favorite things to do in a new city is ask a local where a good diner is.

[@sabikphotography1]

Hope this week improves for ya Van, but thanks for a beautiful slice of artwork. Out of bad things can come something beautiful this is a case in point....

[@hctleo]

Keep the good work, Van! Love from Brazil!

[@mindscream7818]

I love when you make videos like these

[@TheSpaz994]

Got a die trying sweater when the last came out and I’ve already gotten it! Great quality and super soft on the inside! Ready for Texas to cool down a little more. Plus your logo is my initials so it works even better

[@shannoncrawford7212]

I gotta get another bike soon, I miss it so much. Sold mine about a year ago. Clears the head and soothes the soul being open to the wind, connected to the road and alone with your thoughts. And then the insane acceleration brings a smile every time I go WOT and rip through the gears. Sometimes even an audible laugh.

[@henrylevesque581]

Haven"t even watched yet but exactly what I needed, Thank you Van

[@soberreference2975]

Thank you for uploading this. You are a great storyteller. Sorry for the terrible week, I hope things got better. I enjoyed listening to the stories as we went on a virtual motorcycle ride.

[@bbrrwwnn]

I like how you take the “wave” to a whole new level.

[@scootydub]

"All my life my heart has sought a thing I cannot name." Thank you for this, Van. Thank you.

[@jonathanmessore1907]

hey van... the diner you are thinking about was ROSIE'S diner on 184...My family owned the poolhall/ arcade /entertainment center on Long Hill Rd (Hamburger Highway) not far from there...I've been following you and casey for the last several years and really enjoy hearing you both talk about the local experiences that you guys had while growing up... keep up the great work... jon from Norwich, ct

[@maddenmanification9792]

Hope next week is better for you, thanks for the ride.

[@Davidpmduong]

Thanks for the trip Mr. Neistat

[@jameslue3883]

Genuine Content. Content where I listen and in turn I gain something I didn’t have before. Thank you for these lessons. I have plenty more to learn.

[@Jaykay586]

I've enjoyed watching all your videos but this one I will watch and rewatch many times, thank you, Van!

[@ColofzO]

Van you make Art thankss

[@niclasrf]

It’s not the fancy video editing we love but what you have to say and how you perceive life