I am going to make some more videos on old pop culture/nostalgic childhood celebs we all once loved. I did a bunch of music related content recently so I hope y'all are ready to get nostalgic again lol

It’s sad because you hear a story like this and it’s almost normal at this point. I’m happy Ryan got away from the cameras and is doing well. Legend in my eyes forever.

He has actually beaten the odds. Not many people are able to come out on the other side in situations like this. I’m glad he’s doing and feeling better.

Disgusting the amount of vultures and child predators out there, willing to traumatize and use someone so young for their own benefit. Glad he persevered through it all and wish him the best.

I met him back in 2009 for only a few minutes during a signing at an IKEA parking lot called journeys back yard bbq. I was so excited to meet him I walked right passed Mikey Taylor and didn’t even get his autograph. I can tell you though, Ryan took the time and looked me in my eyes and said thank you man. I cried bro. I was like 13 but still. The dude is awesome and will always be awesome

Met him at a skatepark a few months ago and he was so cool to everyone. Taking pics and teaching tricks. Even gave his board to my friend. Super modest and obviously a complete shredder. Gives back to the skateboarding community and all of us are big fans of his. He’s the real deal.

MTV is really trash for that man. I remember watching that show when I was a teen. I honestly thought it was so cool that someone close to my age had their own show and was that talented. I never realized how much he was going through. Glad hes doing well today and he made good business decisions.

It’s clear to me that Ryan is just a good person. Wish him continued sobriety and to enjoy the ride in this life. Lots of respect for him as a person and he’s pretty dope at skating

Most people who fall from that high never get back up and he did more than get back up. Dude is a legend and a genuine wholesome human. You don’t have to like him but definitely deserves respect

I’ll never hate on a person who owns up to their mistakes, and turns their life around. Much respect.

As a skater teen when Ryan blew up I was not at all a fan because of the MTV show etc. As an adult it’s embarrassing to look back how we used to dismiss people as posers when we were learning to kick flip. Dudes a massive talent it’s a shame I didn’t get to enjoy it at the time.

I used to work as an interviewer for various action sports channel and I've interviewed Ryan several times. I remember thinking he suffered from what I did. I'm an alcoholic and I just knew that he would be too. There was no way he could avoid it. It's so good to see him sober. I'm sober now too.

I’ve been sober a year. Seeing kids like Sheckler and Bieber struggle with their issues only to come out the other side better people really is an amazing thing.

As someone who personally spent time with Ryan Sheckler and his wife, I just want to say that Ryan is a sweet man! I met him through a friend, we drove from Los Angeles to Orange County to meet up at Ryan’s private skate warehouse. Since it was so late Ryan insisted that my friend and I stay the night. Keep in mind he did not know me from a can of paint, he didn’t want us driving back in rainy weather or super late. We literally stayed the night in his house, stayed up talking about various things and God and many more topics.oh yeah, his dog ate my playing cards. LMAO Ryan popped up with some new playing cards “omg I’m so sorry” and gives me some new cards, as if it was a big deal. The next morning Ryan and his wife asked us to go to church and breakfast with them. I can’t even describe how grateful I was to meet Shecks as a 90s baby I grew up watching his reality show and skate videos, and what made it even more special was that Ryan and his lady were so hospitable humble & sweet. I’ll forever root for this man! And I just wanted to share a REAL LIFE STORY bcuz the internet is full of assumptions. Bless u Shecks!

MTV is so scummy, jeez. I'm glad he was able to turn his life around when it seemed like it was going to go bad. Awesome dude.

People were so damn harsh with this kid and negligent. I’m impressed he isn’t less well adjusted. He has my respect especially since all these mistakes and excellent decisions were made when he was so young

I don't skateboard, and I've never heard of Ryan before. But Ryan's straight forward approach to fixing his life and fixing his one big lie stands as a prime example for others. If you read this, Ryan, thank you personally for this example, from the bottom of my heart.

MTV is evil as fuck for what they did to him. We're the same age, and I remember watching him growing up, proud to see a kid my age doing all this cool shit. And then the tv show started, and it felt weird. Glad to finally have some answers as to what really happened back then.

In 2007 my best friend's older brother had cancer and through some sort of mom power, Ryan Sheckler came to my buddy's house to hang and skate with us. I have no idea if it was a paid gig or why he even did it, but it wasn't a media thing and is one of the coolest memories in my life

I worked with Ryan's dad for a while and got to talk to Ryan a few times when he showed up see his dad at work. I am about his age, and growing up skating I saw him everywhere in comps and video parts, so I was star struck to say the least. Super down to earth guy, easy to talk to and ripped in the bowl. Glad to see he is doing well.

What a LEGEND for going through all of that and actually coming out a better man. What a great guy! Respect!

Ryan is one of the best redemption stories ever. He used to be so hated for no reason as a kid but then the fans embraced him again cuz they saw he just wanted to skate. He wasn't about the fame and money.

I’m from his hometown and used to deliver pizzas to him all the time. He is one of the humblest guys and I’m glad people watching this can see how much he’s grown and matured. I can’t imagine how hard it was to be that young and have that much pressure on you.

The fact his own mother went along w production shows her true motives. That’s sick! Poor kid.

Ryan Sheckler is a skateboarding legend and an absolute gentleman. Much respect.

I was a skater in high school around the time sheckler was at his peak. I remember showing my buddies his videos and they would instantly roast him and me for showing them the videos. Some of them weren't even skaters. It's crazy how the media can shine any type of light they want on a person and we all just accept it.

Really enjoyed this vid. Ryan's willingness to be so honest since that one lie and his rehab stint is inspirational, and it should be a lesson to us all. We're all human...but not all of us reach the top of our chosen field in life. He deserves happiness and I wish him nothing but the best of everything in life. ❤

He was a fave of mine when I was a kid. Thank you for reminding me of him! Glad to know he’s doing well now-a-days. 💛

Good on him for turning it all around 👍

Thank you for making this video. I actually forgot about sheckler but am glad to hear he's finally in a good place.

I still love him, you can tell he's a good person. I wish him all the best.

This dude used to legit write me back on Facebook when I was a young ass teen and give me encouraging words and stuff man true story a valid good dude to me

I feel so bad for him. It’s so insane that grown men would manipulate and traumatize a teenager.

Good for him! i have so much respect for people who are honest and has the courage to change their life.

Thank you for this video! I used to have an absolute CRUSH on Ryan, growing up. I am interested to get into more of your content! I am so glad to have your video popup on on my feed, because I had forgotten about Ryan.

What a cool guy. I never knew what happened to him, but it’s good to know that he’s turned things around and reconciled with his past.

Ryan's a legend. That kickflip off that huge gap will forever be one of the sickest things done on a skateboard.

I remember him from MTV like probably most of us. That show did its job because as a young impressionable kid, seeing him with this fame and fortune made me want to tune in and I didn’t give a crap about reality tv. All the girls all over him, cameras on him, and still being so young was what MTV wanted us to see.

Well done Patrick for making a video that made us understand better some of the things Ryan had to go through. It made us empathize and ultimately respect his full story instead of just hating him for the surface level stuff we were shown by the mainstream.

Life with Ryan was such a joy for me and my sister to watch when we were younger. I also suffered child trauma and also had my own addiction chapter. Prayers for Ryan, he will always be a legend.

I feel like these kinds of videos rarely have happy endings but this one did ! And you did thorough research while being respectful towards Ryan and his legacy. Great work Patrick, this video was refreshing.

You are a King of documentaries Patrick. Thanks for the work you put in every one of those vids! Cheers from Poland ✌🏽🇵🇱

I can't help but keep watching more and more videos, informative and interesting stories mate, well played my friend 🤘🙏🏻

It's so sad how many child actors get thier life ruined once they grow up, Unless they have family members or a team that actually do care about the child actor instead of seeing him as a money machine the actors are always set up for failure

Its cool how he was able to turn his traumatic childhood into something so positive. Good to hear hes doing well now

All the love and respect in the world for Ryan. The world needs more Ryans. What a story. He’s an Overcomer. Always has my respect

I have never heard of Ryan before but this video was really engaging! Thanks for sharing his story, it’s great to see that he made a life for himself as an adult!

I'm always happy to hear about people admitting their own faults and growing from them into better people. Massive respect to this man for realizing his problems and dealing with them like a man should.

Props to you for covering a skateboarding topic, we love to see it. I didn’t know you were a skater

I absolutely love the story telling format you perfected on this channel it's like watching a million dollar budget documentary. Also thank you for encouraging me to drink more water you probably saved my life!

I loved him, when i as a kid, and i still do. God bless you brother, you're a Legend and my Childhood Hero.

Good for him. He seems like a very cool man nowadays. Glad he made it through.

Dudes a legend, we love you Shecks thanks for everything you’ve done for skateboarding.

Cant believe my boy is covering skaters💯 skateboarding might be makin a comeback 👀

I had forgotten all about him, I watched that show. It’s good to see him doing well. You’re a great story teller.

Ryan has been thru so much at such a Young age...my hats off to you bro..I'm glad your on the right path now bro bro..😊

I went to high school in the same district as Ryan’s high school when he was a senior. He was at the height of his fame but was just an angry kid, and got a bad reputation/almost got his ass kicked a few times. Watching this makes me realize that most kids that age would act that way for what he’s had to go through. MTV ruined his teen years and manipulated him into being a monster. So happy he’s doing well now

Man ryan was literally the justin bieber of skateboarding. I remember being obsessed w him and wanting to wear red bull fitted hats and get my ears pierced w diamonds and loving plan b and everything he was my idol.. I can only imagine how much he has gone thru in the eyes of the public tho. Literally the “justin bieber hairstyle” Was actually “ryan sheckler hair” And I remember that time so much. I loved the show so much too i would love to rewatch it again.

Well done, thanks for making this!

Thank you for making this video.

I always felt like he was being destroyed by everyone around him. I know we own our own actions, but it's hard to be in control of your own life and reactions when your life is literally being scripted behind your back in evil ways for everyone else's gains. Childhood stars of all sorts suffer from these types of issues. It's severe emotional damage, trauma, control...whatever you want to call it, but eventually the mind breaks.

He seems happier then ever and that's all we could ask for

Loved the video learned a lot. Ryan has my respect and he really did turn his life around after going overboard as many do when success hits them.

Wow.. This was an eye opener. Good work, Pat!

i was a huge sheck fan in the early 2000's. i wanted to be a pro skater, and my mom & i used to watch life of ryan religiously because their relationship really mirrored ours. honestly it probably brought my mom and i closer and taught her a lot more about a sport i was so passionate about. really glad he's navigated such a difficult life and came out the other side better for it. true redemption arc.

Almost Every 12-14 year old boy wanted to be Ryan Schekler for a period of time. Thanks for making this video showing that we should all value our childhoods over fame and fortune

God Bless him. As a person who quit drinking i can't imagine going through that with ppl trying to scrutinize your every move.

Seems like a good guy in a crazy environment. I don't skate anymore but i will buy his products and support. Very nice put together video sir.

I’ve met Ryan in person one time. He’s such a humble amazing human being in real life. God bless his soul.

It's rare to find child stars that go through all of this and then recover and live to tell the tale. Child stardom is not for fainthearted.

Wow great story. I did not have a childhood myself, so, I know the feeling. So happy for Ryan. God bless Ryan and his family.

This was really well done. Great job.

Good video man, I’m 28 and remember all the good times and bad times of Ryan, definitely looked up to him as a kid, especially a newbie skater, fame and fortune will change u but the most important part to remember is it’s all about the people you surrounded yourself with. Much love to Ryan and all young people that were idolized as child stars.

Patrick, if you don't skateboard then you did an amazing job at covering a skateboarding related topic. You got all the lingo correct and made it easily understandable for people who don't skateboard. As a spokesman for the skateboard community, I say good job. Ps- if you do skateboard, the video is still amazing lol

Literally just dropped one of his best video parts this past couple days. Glad he’s doing good

When I worked at woodward I got to spend a lot of time skating with Ryan and he is a pretty nice down to earth guy and always made an effort to compliment kids on their tricks and go out of his way

My teenage crush 😢 I always feel so bad for these child stars, it's truly not fair. Adults taking advantage of children is disgusting.

So he is still rich, has a hot wife, recovered, and is still famous. How did child fame ruin his life? Sounds a lot better than my life. Can you make a video about me called "How Not Having Child Fame Ruined Peaceful Piranha's Life"

Dude is coming back hard with the new part!!

As a skateboarder and teenager when Ryan was at the height of his career in the mid 2000s when he joins the almost brand skate company...founded by Rodney mullen ..... he seemed to be at the top of the world winning X Games skate competitions and became one of the Premier competition skateboarders in the world....I remember watching life of ryan..you could see the problems arise I had no idea about his problems with drugs rehab and other issues.......

This guy is a legend. An absolute beast. I am a little younger than him, but remember him coming up!!! He's gone through some stuff and honestly did well holding his own and making it through life. I have nothing but respect for him. He's doing great for himself and society.

Fair play to him. I remember when he was blowing up back in the early 2000s. It was crazy to see a skater turned into a celeb then get his own version of the Osbournes. I didn't realise MTV were that messed up. Really glad he's turned his life around and it's on a positive note. Great video.

Thank you Ryan for all your hard work and talent. I'm sorry you went through years of emotional and other kinds of awful abuse from your peers & TV crews, and that you lost out on things you felt mattered. You were rad from the time you were conceived, and I always selected your character in any Tony Hawk game you were featured in ❤️ All my love to Ryan and the skateboarding community

I went from not really knowing who Ryan is to literally being on the verge of tears. I wish him all the best. God bless.

Great video man!

This was a very well done video bro. Subbed

I have watched this vid a couple of times now 😂 brings me so much nostalgia. I remember being like 10 or 11 and being obsessed with skating and thinking Ryan was the coolest kid ever. I always wondered what happened to him since the show ended so suddenly. It sickens me that all these adults put him through so much and that he never had anyone to keep him in check. I’m so happy that he’s doing so well tho. Seems like the most genuine guy. As a married man myself i know what a good woman can do for you and im glad he’s got that kinda support. I miss skateboarding being this popular. Skaters used to be up there with singers in popularity. Hopefully he’ll bring it back now with a whole new perspective and spreading a positive message. Wish him the best for real.

I still remember being a kid and looking up to kids like Ryan and Nyjah in round 3 and elementality and thinking "wow, we all really can make it". Still skating 20 years later. Ryan and Nyjah still kill it and nothing's changed regarding these up-and-coming kids, they come out stronger every year. Feel like both Ryan and Nyjah had a real impact and opened a lot of doors for companies scouting young talent.

Man, I love this dude! Always have, always will.

Hey pal. This was very well done. Cheers

I've always had great respect for that kid!! I'm glad he found his path... How dare we put expectations of a young soul then punish him for it

Sheckler was such a big name in my house back in the early 2000s. I never knew what happened to him and it breaks my heart. But I'm so relieved he doing better

What a well put together video.

He is so genuine, it’s so sad that this is what happened to him. Why do bad things happen to good people!!

I've been involved in martial arts since the same age that Ryan took up skateboarding, and never even came CLOSE to being world-class like he was. Just goes to show, you either got "it" or you don't. No shame if you don't, but it's a nice "what if" thought exercise to imagine reaching those heights. Hopefully minus the drawbacks of being a child star, of course.

Ryan will forever be one of my biggest motivations, I loved his style and the attitude he had towards skating...sucks how he was treated when he was a kid

Great work man!

I grew up watching him he’s like 5 years older than me, and as a little girl back then watching him gave me courage to skate! My mother took me to the dew tour in Baltimor back in 2008, the same year Chaz Ortiz came onto the seen in the competition for the full tour. I didn’t get the chance to see him as we got there late, but we did meet his father and he gave me an autograph a truly nice man! 💪🫡 I’m so proud and happy for him, God Bless him and his family!🙏🫡🔥💪❤️

Ryan has always been good inside & out. Awesome to see him raise money for low income communities and teaching the next generation tools for the sport. Skateboarding saved a lot of my friends lives, and it’s awesome watching their kids get to learn from them now.

I appreciate your reminder to stay hydrated