Wow, the hits just keep coming this week. I don't know what sparked Paul Rodriguez to start pumping out so much content on his YouTube lately, but its been a real treat. Between all his personal series and now these B-Sides from his iconic 'Me, Myself & I' part, there's no shortage of stoked to be shared.
Each episode has brought its own rush of nostalgia, but these 13 minutes really do the trick. Such a golden era of P-Rod! Settle in and enjoy:
Isn't it a trip that when these clips—or rather, these entire videos and video parts—were initially coming out, we'd wait years and years to see them. You or your friends would have to get the DVD (or VHS), huddle up in front of the TV and consume every little detail that was offered. And, well, that was that.
These days, our favorite pros are always just a tap or scroll away, many offering clips like these for us all to enjoy on an almost daily basis. I guess if you grew up in this modern YouTube-social media era, you're thinking, "What're you talking about, bro?" But for those of us who are a little older (and those who are even older than me), it's pretty wild to think about.
Anyways... the comments on YouTube say more than I ever could. One person said:
"These were the videos for me and my buds when we were starting out. We grew up skating some of these same spots out in Northridge, other parts of the valley. This was nostalgic as hell watching these clips again. You were our teacher P Rod! Thanks for everything, your style is timeless. This was a golden age for skateboarding."
Another wrote:
"People get in Halls Of Fame because of their contributions to their...whatever. This man is truly belonging to ours. He helped pave the way and raised the bar so fucking high for street skating and style. So much so it's hard to believe it will ever not stand the test of time. Thanks Paul!"
And on and on and on...
I've said it before and I'll say it again—I could watch stuff like this all day long. Paul's impressive library of video parts will remain relevant for years to come. Always been a fan, and always be. Shoot, keep 'em coming, Paul!
