This is from the Arts and Culture Unit of JP Creative, because, well, this YouTube channel is art. Van isn't making YouTube videos, he's making FILMS.
I love the peaceful yet ambient vibe, the quiet industriousness of them, and especially that it's all narrated in the third person. His little bro is no stranger to YouTube, but clearly you can see why he looks up to his big brother so much. These videos have been my little, cool down treat at the end of the day.
I think YouTube is absolutely dominated by Millenial and Gen Z "content" creators, and suffers because of that. Van Neistat is a Gen X and his videos reflect a non digital, pre internet life that brings me back to my youth. It honestly feels like these were made in the 90s.
A couple favorites of mine:
Where the Spirited Man reminds us that details do matter: LINK
Where the Spirited Man explains these "Unprecidented Times": LINK
Where the Spirited Man pines for a car he can't afford: LINK
Also, this interview with him about his career path is fascinating and think it should be standard viewing for High School graduates. LINK
-Jake