Brian Anderson: Sobriety

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5 ай бұрын

Brian Anderson is a skateboarder & artist who went pro in 1998 for Toy Machine. He was named Thrasher Magazine's Skater Of The Year the following year in 1999. His skating and video parts are considered true classics amongst skateboarding lore. We speak on his past alcoholism and path to going sober, deep gratitude for life, giving back to society, what his life would have been without skateboarding, the book he is writing, his love for family and more.
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@Peapodzilla 5 ай бұрын

Brian used to be a regular at my work. One day i mustered up the courage to tell him what an amazing skater and person he is. He drew me some cool artwork, signed it, and gave it to me on his way out. Legend.

@paceyourself5652 5 ай бұрын

You gay too?

@captainshiner42 5 ай бұрын

@@paceyourself5652 What the fuck kind of question is that?

@paceyourself5652 5 ай бұрын

@@captainshiner42 an educated on e

@tmurphy07 5 ай бұрын

spaceman 3 rules

@captainshiner42 5 ай бұрын

@@paceyourself5652 You sound like a crazy person. I hope you get the help you desperately need.

@Gw3nFr3nch 5 ай бұрын

97 days no booze today, Brian is so fucking killer. On board and in soul.🎸🎸

@caseyselanders 5 ай бұрын

Sober 7 years ❤. Best gift I’ve ever given to myself.

@letswin5944 5 ай бұрын

Great story, i had liver failure and paralyzed from the waste down from being an alcoholic. Im a year clean, healthy liver and walking again 👍

@whywhywhy9659 5 ай бұрын

Good shit man ya got this

@bodhimarrs4900 5 ай бұрын

Great work proud of you

@noahdyedotcom 5 ай бұрын

Im 19 months sober in part because of this guy. The hard work is just now happening in concerns with reconciling with the past. Sobriety is the key to get everything I want in my life. I wish it wasn't, but at least I had the courage to figure it out and stay sober.

@randomshit65 5 ай бұрын

Congrats man! Proud of you, 19 months sounds like a rollercoaster

@noahdyedotcom 5 ай бұрын

@@randomshit65 Thanks! Yes, its definitely been. Especially during tough points of stresses and not running to the bottle or partying to get away from it.. just got to face life head on.

@leamon2501 5 ай бұрын

@@noahdyedotcomdid u go threw withdraw? Physical withdrawal I mean

@sushishane 5 ай бұрын

I’m also 19 months Sober, keep it up

@melekey 5 ай бұрын

Are u also gay?

@michaeljohn8905 Ай бұрын

Much respect Brain !one of the realest mofos ever ! We love ya man. I’m a 90,NYC Skater and I’m sorry to be part of the crowd that was making you feel like hiding. One love man. Love ya bro.

@jonhollinsworth8785 5 ай бұрын

A good man

@lilpetro400 5 ай бұрын

Rlly appreciate this dude letting Brian talk, not just try n rush to each topic

@dylanlewis3668 5 ай бұрын

Met this dude at a girl demo in Melbourne. He was off to the side chilling and playing skate with kids. Absolute legend

@veggieSxDBD 5 ай бұрын

Peace, society needs more Brian Andersons and ed Templeton 100% good solid compassionate awsome dudes ✌🏻

@Cactus_Wack411 5 ай бұрын

Crazy to hear him talk about Ed. Obviously he’s a great guy and not a surprise, but don’t hear as much from other pro’s the real grown up impact they had cause of him

@bodhimarrs4900 5 ай бұрын

1 year no booze 2 years fentanyl free ✅

@michaelkelly6154 5 ай бұрын

Love B.A he’s one of the greatest in every way.

@raulbenavides1558 5 ай бұрын

BA is a living legend. Props to him for opening up about his journey. ❤

@jamescorbett5729 27 күн бұрын

Seems like a good guy. I wish him the best.

@55tranquility Ай бұрын

Awesome 🔥 props to everyone going sober. To echo his comments, alcohol is dangerous to withdraw from especially if you are deep into it, its in fact the most dangerous substance to come off (alongside benzos) - opiates are hard and extremely uncomfortable to come off but it won’t kill you. There is a risk of death and seizures if you come off too fast, its called delerium tremens - so do be careful and its always good to seek support. But at the same time if you do know whag you are doing and have someone around and take it slowly i’ve seen people stop like this, but would always advise getting help.

@Ron-rp8hf 5 ай бұрын

Thanks BA this video helped a lot!

@duart310 5 ай бұрын

Respectable on all levels

@FabledCity 5 ай бұрын

I remember the time he's talking about a friend of mine was at a bar in Greenpoint and said BA was there chilling with their mutual homies but not at all drinking that day or anymore. Great to see he's doing so well! This is inspiring.

@leeshiflett1863 5 ай бұрын

This is great. Real information with no bullshit. Doing a service.

@SamLSkates 5 ай бұрын

Saw Brian skating w/some guys at LES a few months back. Super friendly guy. Still rips!

@matthewmuli487 5 ай бұрын

Truly amazing and inspiring

@light1908 5 ай бұрын

BA, what a legend! Well done, Sir.

@dputnams 5 ай бұрын

Grew up watching you skating, Brian andreson is the fucking truth. Thank you for sharing your story.

@elmercyperro 5 ай бұрын

Such a cool guy. Met him at a.vans event. A real ripper.

@evening_dad 5 ай бұрын

Hell yeah dude love sober people

@Geyservillespeedshop 5 ай бұрын

Brian is also one of the few pro skaters who worked a real job before pro, most have never worked a day in their lives

@edtrout 5 ай бұрын

day 30 off the sauce. Thanks for speaking hope BA.

@rollingfunskateboarding561 5 ай бұрын

Much ❤️✊ to the 🛹 legend. Loved watching BA skateboard 🔥❤️‍🔥🔥

@kevincollins8620 5 ай бұрын

Huge Legend. He's very influential to my life. 😂 I've skated with him too. The ramp over the water. I was on my Blades actually. 😂 I was in one of his former or current friends Health class. Her name was Ms Wilson. She played his Welcome to Hell section when it was fresh on tape in class. 😂 My friends were skaters, Marcus, Chris, Rhett, Katie. Fitch Middle. I have always been into sneakers, when I heard he was with Nike after MANY of his sneaker models released, I could only manage to grab a pair of Project B.A. And I had Dinosaur Jr's. Again I would kinda luck into the ones I found or would come across as opposed to looking for specific models. I keep skating because it blows my mind to this day the era I am privileged to be a part of. Like the first full skate video I saw was welcome to hell, like hell yeah Toy Machine knuckles are etched into my brain. I'm glad he's still doing well.

@markroachphotography 5 ай бұрын

respect! 5/23, epson salt baths are magic to the highly sensitive person

@user-vv3gg5hy5z 5 ай бұрын

Legend

@bigmoist506 5 ай бұрын

Goat ❤️

@chrischris8387 5 ай бұрын

Dam what a great story.

@Silly_dummy 5 ай бұрын

I thanked my bones. And they were like, it’s all good brah

@coilean 2 ай бұрын

Northeast US has a very crazy relationship with alcohol. What’s considered normal drinking habits there is full blown alcoholism in the rest of the country.

@RS-rh9kp 5 ай бұрын

❤

@brandonrayburn9288 5 ай бұрын

🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️

@RobJD 5 ай бұрын

B.A. Is the coolest

@vico805 5 ай бұрын

BA!

@outriggerunderground 5 ай бұрын

rad

@KevinReynolds-sq9qd 5 ай бұрын

I have Welcome to Hell memorized :)

@DustinKeiser 5 ай бұрын

I remember on the anti hero x girl trip (beauty and the beast) he threw up and it was just all blood, that is scary for sure

@zachsurp 5 ай бұрын

sick shirt

@futurevintage1597 5 ай бұрын

goodpeople

@growingupwatchingads 5 ай бұрын

BFA

@gbrl_cyber 5 ай бұрын

you cannot die from an opiod withdrawal ... that's always the benzodiazepines, tranquillizers etc that trigger the strokes. i know what i am talking about ... i am on and off opiods since 15 years.

@whywhywhy9659 5 ай бұрын

True, sure can feel like it tho

@ButchLotus1 5 ай бұрын

Wrong. Actually there’s been instances of people dying from opiate withdrawals because their body couldn’t handle the shock.

@whywhywhy9659 5 ай бұрын

@@ButchLotus1 its possible but only usually with comorbitities and it isnt shock that kills you its a heart attack from shitting and puking so much

@stevezissou8925 5 ай бұрын

Came here for this. Benzodiazepines are closest to alcohol in terms of dangers when getting off of them. More so than opiates.

@internetvide0 5 ай бұрын

Thought he was taller than 6 ft 4

@jdportwerks6795 5 ай бұрын

Gay or not! You can’t take this dudes skill away and what an impact he has made in skateboarding and for skateboarding! #barules #briananderson #skateordie

@CrabbyPattydelight 5 ай бұрын

What about Mike Maldonado I bet they are partners

@stretch.wilson. 5 ай бұрын

Why does everyone feel a need to post a comment on the number of days they've been sober? Why would that interest me? This isnt a sobriety contest. Go to an AA meeting if you want a pat on the back. This ain't the spot. Stop counting days. You're setting yourself up for disappointment. Look at your overall sobriety batting average. It's easier to get up when you slip looking at it this way.

@finnmcginn9931 5 ай бұрын

Why would your interests matter to someone commenting? As if they care about some bitter rando.

@stretch.wilson. 5 ай бұрын

@finnmcginn9931 You're right. That was unlike me. I was in a mood 🤦‍♂️ Forgot about that comment.

@stretch.wilson. 4 ай бұрын

@finnmcginn9931 I just noticed you said Bitter Rando. God damn.. what I have I become? That dude with an attitude in the comments. You know you're in a bad way when you start talking ahit in the comments. Caught myself a few times. I usually acknowledge when I'm wrong or out of line. That doesn't excuse that kind of immature grumpy old man behavior, lol.

@markettrader911 5 ай бұрын

Never trust a big guy who takes it up the shitter!

@melekey 5 ай бұрын

Gay dude😂

@SpanishLearning-xz1ye 5 ай бұрын

Brian is a legendary skater. Who are you? Oh that's right, nobody.

@firestara4830 5 ай бұрын

Melekey the used tire IQ dude😂

@myotherusernamerules 4 ай бұрын

Are you a middle schooler? Even my 7th grade nephew is more mature than you.

@jamesr6234 5 ай бұрын

Looking back he always seemed super gay he really didn't hide it that well his skating is what made him seem not gay but BA always was sus shout out to the Queen.

@PC-bd3uh 5 ай бұрын

aww james