I was also 75th Ranger, 3rd Battalion out of Ft Benning at the same time as Nick. Dude is so chill and nice. He had everyones back and it was an honor to serve beside him

@bricktopmedic

3 ай бұрын

That dude hung out of a STRYR , last vehicle, with crew doors (blowout hatches) and he used to talk cash-shit on ingess and egress to Diamondback! Till rumble of 72 ton , powered by those twin V packs. Good times.

@johnnichols2710

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for everything you endured

@grasshopperplus8318

Ай бұрын

Thanks preying mantis prey

@rustyshackleford5269

2 күн бұрын

He seems like he would just be like, "I did some bad ass shit. No big deal. Want another beer?"

This Nam vet appreciates your service. They get us in these unnecessary wars and we carry the scars.

@blakkhearted9347

3 жыл бұрын

This civilian appreciates both of yall 🖤 your 100% right my brother in law is mentally disabled after iraq and he only had 5 kills

@stevethomas4353

3 жыл бұрын

@@blakkhearted9347 Jesus can make him whole again!

@gabesegee5973

3 жыл бұрын

Salute brother!

@projectc.j.j3310

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you brother

@cartiershades3392

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service.

2 things: 1. Major props to the Army nurse who helped him with the vision test. 2. This interviewer is asking GREAT questions, and getting GREAT answers

@grasshopperplus8318

Ай бұрын

Number 3= u just bored me thanks

@ryanmclark82

8 күн бұрын

@@grasshopperplus8318 You just in everyone’s comments 😂😂 Go outside and touch some grass

I’m a female, no military or experience but found this interview absolutely intriguing. My father was in the military but was a Master Sergeant in the Air Force in Vietnam. This man is unbelievably amazing. Epitome of professionalism….agreed that we need to chill with wars. Too much unnecessary destruction of life. We need a strong military but for defense of OUR country.

@juantheron1856

7 ай бұрын

Wars already happen significantly less than in the past. In fact we live in the most peaceful age when we talk about wars. However there will always be war . Its impossible to stop .We can decrease it , but thats about it

@NikiReynolds_2swift

6 ай бұрын

What she said.

@deandrepollard3050

5 ай бұрын

Exactly but chemical warfare seems extremely beneficial for them keeping people manipulated by taking their tax dollars for these made up wars seems like a finesse for eternity sadly

@iloveamerica4891

4 ай бұрын

Useless topic "Ex-Sniper with 33 Confirmed Kills Reveals The Dark Side Of Being A Sniper" I did not learn anything.

@HWG-wm8ld

3 ай бұрын

A guy that brags about 33 kills(which he can’t confirm, no one can. It’s a term used to impress civilians), wants less war. This guy is anti trump too. There is a video

I like how this guy can talk about killing and admit that it bothers him. This dude is real AF.

@jayvee4787

3 жыл бұрын

The ones who can't are the ones still lying to themselves. No one takes a life and isn't affected it by it. Some glorify it and it enhardens their ego and belief they are themselves a "god". Other's see it for what it is, as an act of taking something no one on earth gave, therefore cannot be taken away.

@rwdchannel2901

3 жыл бұрын

I'm thankful I didn't have to kill anyone when I was serving because one time I was a split second away from pulling the trigger on a guy who came walking at me holding a steak knife. My interpreter talked to him and I had him tell the guy to not be carrying a knife around in his hand when coming to a check point. That would've haunted me the rest of my life because those memories stay in the mind, even if you manage to block them out.

@damienholland8103

3 жыл бұрын

@@jayvee4787 Man, the number of people I see online that gloat about killing. I understand that there are circumstances where it is justified but the gloating is so low-class. If I had to kill someone I'd still feel like shit afterward even if he deserved it.

@jayvee4787

3 жыл бұрын

@@damienholland8103 exactly. There is no one who can take a life, of which they did not give, and not be changed by it. And the remorse the man feels is not that he had to do it, but the remorse for the events leading up to and lifestyle that led the person on the other end of that bullet, to that moment in time.

@jon79jw61

3 жыл бұрын

Those of us who have been in combat don't glorify it...its terrible..the sounds the smells the PTSD and night terror that comes with it ...paranoia and depression.

Benjamin Kopp was my older brother. god rest his soul. really sent chills down my spine to see him while randomly watching videos on youtube. RIP Benjamin Kopp

@2300adot

2 жыл бұрын

😲damn bro that’s crazy

@medicinalmoto7585

2 жыл бұрын

@A bell yeah bro no kidding.

@BillyBobThorton777

2 жыл бұрын

RIP

@kevinbrooks1104

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the sacrifice your family had to endure for our personal freedom, I hope in time the memories of your brother are fond .Gold star family members are the epitome of sacrifice. Blessings to you and yours. May you and your family live long and prosper.

@TheKhanhhoa

Жыл бұрын

LOVE and RESPECT

Thank you for the sacrifice of service sir! Hearing men like you talk about these things in a way that shows your humanity and humility makes it possible for us to relate to you more. It’s humbling to me personally. Much respect sir

@HWG-wm8ld

3 ай бұрын

Only scumbags brag about their service.

What a phenomenally genuine and open man. He's not stopping to weigh the reception of the the answers he is giving to some pretty hard questions that touch on a very personal place. He's more focused on the accuracy (imagine that) of his answers.

He said he had 1.7 in high school and becomes a best selling author. Literally anything is possible this guys is a beast

@Forever-411

3 жыл бұрын

He had someone write what he said.

@VBH8888

3 жыл бұрын

That’s cause the education system is flawed at labeling what is considered intelligence. Is street smarts, war tactics not an intelligence? Seems like a form of intelligence lost to a cradled society.

@Forever-411

3 жыл бұрын

@@VBH8888 I concur

@venxamalu

3 жыл бұрын

Bro Formal educational doesnt determine your success . Success comes with the amount of value you provided to the marketplace

@mediamannaman

3 жыл бұрын

Just listening to him talk, it is obvious that he is an intelligent guy. That 1.7 is probably because his interests were outside of school at that time. If you don't care about something you are not going to try. Near the beginning of the video (I'm too lazy to look it up) he corrected his own grammar - it was a very minor error that I would not have noticed if he had not corrected it - and I wondered why he was so aware of his language. Then at the end to find out he is a writer it made sense. But also, as he said, in his sniper training, they were taught to pay attention to small details.

The thing that stands out about him is his honesty. You don't meet many people as genuine as this in your life.

@jensmith4411

3 жыл бұрын

Or that want to talk about it.

@agtrherhger484

3 жыл бұрын

Yea he doesn’t exaggerate anything. You can tell that his training and deployment shaped him

@germantrainer442

2 жыл бұрын

In the US you aim to deliver democracy to countries such as Syria then kill people calling it weird thinking you are honest by using the word weired🙄🙄🙄

@andreww9513

2 жыл бұрын

@@germantrainer442 How should he feel, according to your experience?

@keithbarrett4630

2 жыл бұрын

@@germantrainer442 ...Our military, is run by civilians...

One of the best interviews with a veteran I have watched. Awesome questions and really grateful for the authenticity. Impressive!

My goodness!! Wow, wow, wow!!! I've never in my life heard a more real and genuine interview! This man held absolutely nothing back and was beyond brutally honest in explaining his emotions and mind set! I'm truly honored and humbled to have watched such a sincere and open dialog, especially on a subject that most people try to filter! God bless this man!

@Ebosully456

9 ай бұрын

I’ve seen many interviews or Podcasts with Nicholas Irving. He’s always been this genuine and honest. Wish I could meet, train, and learn from him.

From the start, he credits his parents. Let no one question the power of a solid family to give any child a leg up in this world, and its vicious circle.

@FullNelson007

3 жыл бұрын

I know it's great how his family built that solid base for him to grow on because in some instances that exact family could ruin a child's life.

@cosmictribe1171

3 жыл бұрын

Yeeeah only becoming from a solid family you can take 33 souls.

@datdudecollins

3 жыл бұрын

Very, very good comment, @Robert Half

@trollpolice

3 жыл бұрын

Some will call that privilege

@roberthalf1094

3 жыл бұрын

@@trollpolice And its a so-called nation of alledgedly free speech, so long as Trump is the target for denigration, so under that criteria, let "them" call it what they wish, since the science of genetics is totally suspended for their agenda.

I totally understand what he is saying that taking a life changes you, my husband returned home from Iraq a shell of the man he was when he left home. it breaks my heart because my sons have never known the guy their dad was before the war because one was born 10 days before he deployed and our second was born a year after he returned home. Our son came home from School and said he had an interview with a marine recruiter and my husband lost his mind and told him absolutely no way in hell was either of his sons joining the military that they have 0 reason to join because both of them have college tuition already 100% paid for. The day I had a sit down conversation with my husband's case worker for the VA because of his PTSD and anxiety and panic disorder that he now has, I told her the army teaches these guys to go away to war, but they do nothing about teaching them to come home and integrate back into society and they dont care because they know that there will always be more soldiers coming right behind the ones that are now broken.

@billmeriwether605

3 жыл бұрын

That has GOT to be addressed - the re-entry back into society ....It can be done! ..and they need to - THANK YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FOR THE SERVICE - My family is safe from the efforts of your family ...that deserves some appreciation!!!!

@sebastianlarios7723

3 жыл бұрын

Every friend of mine that has been in combat came back and said it’s not worth it. Literally every single one. Shits crazy

@stevebigfoot8864

3 жыл бұрын

@@sebastianlarios7723 We are printing disabled vets like they were currency.

@IAMDPP

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your dedication and stick by his side.

@hmorrisbenningfield1601

2 жыл бұрын

How do you take out the effects of war? You don't, only time will help and it is NOT a cure for what war has done for your mind and heart.

The hardest shot, not my first but my second kill. The first I didn’t know what to expect for real, the second you know full well. This is the first time in 30 yrs I’ve even spoke about it outside of family , including brothers that have never seen it first hand. I’m still alone most of the time because I chose to stay in back ranch country because it was hard to face some things. His ordeal was different than mine. I was in Central America during most of the 80’s. Some of which was completely redacted from my records. Still holds the same impact to a person. Irving’s the first I’ve heard openly discuss the “Job”.

@anng.4542

Жыл бұрын

You're not alone. There are other vets, specialists and survivors like yourself, out there and those of us nonmilitary who appreciate you.

@trinityregard634

Жыл бұрын

Been there in the Nam

@tbake83

Жыл бұрын

80's in s.a......you helped change the world.

@terriadams8253

Жыл бұрын

A "thank you" doesn't seem enough for your sacrifice for my freedom, GOD BLESS YOU💞

@elizabethd8147

10 ай бұрын

The first shot compared to the second absolutely makes sense! That's never been something I thought about but it definitely adds up. Thank you so much for your service and I genuinely wish you the best! Your comment was truly humbling to read! I appreciate you sharing!! ❤️🙏

Absolutely great interview. Honest answers, a real down to earth guy. Thank you both.

I love how humble he is even though he can snatch your soul at 1000 yds

@antonyschwarz8749

3 жыл бұрын

Not the Soul only body Turn to Jesus xxx only

@tinamenard5320

3 жыл бұрын

Snatch your soul...🤔 I like it😁 creative

@Jop28

3 жыл бұрын

Your comment! Wins!

@seekndestroy6678

3 жыл бұрын

He’s called the Reaper for a reason 👍

@gee9100

3 жыл бұрын

he's got a perfect kd

I followed my dad into law enforcement. Something he was told early in his career he told to me. He said "Every time you arrest someone, search your heart for a little remorse, if you do this you will never arrest the wrong person". I always felt just a little bad for people I arrested, not because they were being arrested but because their life and choices led them there. It's not the same as killing someone but in a way that I can't explain, I feel like I understand the kind of sadness he describes. He sees the humanity in everyone, even the enemy. Mad respect.

@padrogodson5180

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You for being You..Much Respect 🙏🏽🙏🏽💪🏾💯

@majesticalsa3900

3 жыл бұрын

Who died and deemed you that right

@dw4940

3 жыл бұрын

@@majesticalsa3900 jesus

@securemindsetofficial

3 жыл бұрын

As a security officer i really understand what you mean with that. I deal with thiefs on an almost daily basis. Im sorry for them as they needed to make a set of decisions to come to the conclusion that stealing from people was the right thing to do to keep his or her income to survive in this world. Your dad thought you well.

@bluecollar5839

3 жыл бұрын

For both of you.✊

I'm really glad I happened on to this video. His energy lifted my spirits up. He should become a motivational speaker for people that suffer from bipolar and depression. Thanks for the interview. It was time well spent for me!

thanks for your service, NICHOLAS. Thanks for your interview.

If this interview was on Vlad- it would be more like, "Have you commited any war crimes? If so, who else was involved? Please list their names slowly and spell them".

@Damu-cy1mb

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

@naphtaliaikens2565

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@godwarrior3403

3 жыл бұрын

Still thinking about vlad even off his videos huh?

@dwightchaos9449

3 жыл бұрын

Yet you watch him just to whine about him

@hewhoremains613

3 жыл бұрын

That's funny 😄😆🤣

Veteran to Veteran..... I appreciate you Brother! Thank you for your Service!

@ONEMusic801

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you both for your service and sacrifices you made for our country. God bless 🙏🏼

Much respect to this guy and thanks for his service. As usual, a great interview Pat.

The realest interview to date. This dude just spoke his actual mind, and thats rare for professionals in big interviews. Most of us barely turn off the autocorrect software in our brains during interviews.

This guy...his questions, his interest, the way he took notes, you can ALWAYS tell someone who is GENUINELY INTERESTED, from someone who's doing a job. To me, watching him ASK the questions is just as interesting as listening to the person he's speaking to answer them.

@iankingcarter

3 жыл бұрын

Facts. I only seen him twice and watched the full video both times

@gypsyqueen411

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, he has great interviews. You should watch them all.

@bigred9991

3 жыл бұрын

He's very good. Sean Evans from hot ones is the best interviewer I've seen. it's a different type of content but really good.

@ar-sithf.austin3744

3 жыл бұрын

BetDavid is a great American. He had interviewed some pretty cool folks.

@petepete1302

3 жыл бұрын

That’s mutha fookin Pat bet David 🤘🤘🤘🤘

That was a very good interview. Im glad that I ran across it. Questions and the answers both had me in it the entire time. I wish you both the best

Great interview from an amazing man. Shows you how war can screw up someone's mind. Glad to have heard how the birth of his son sent him down a path of rethinking his life and how adamant he was answering the question about if his son wanted to be a sniper. Really liked this guy, and I think there were different reasons why his grade point average was what it was. He definitely is smarter than that.😎👍❤️

This is a very honest man that has learned to minimize his ego to the lowest form..... based off this interview

@iamwhole8910

3 жыл бұрын

What??

@girlnextdoorgrooming

3 жыл бұрын

I can't believe you only have 20 likes about this statement.

@catlovely5438

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree! Excellent observation. I have often thought that people like him should talk in schools, like sometimes you see criminals talking to kids to ‘scare them straight’.If he did, maybe we could get go that place of trying to love one another first💕

@fallingup6256

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, very humble.

@Difficultfuckhead

3 жыл бұрын

33 here, 33 there, 33 everywhere. All the world is a stage.

It's crazy to think that regardless of how chill, laid back, and all around awesome Nicholas Irving is in every video I see him in. Behind all that, is one of the most highly trained, super specialized, deadliest, elite, high speed people in the world.

@mentallyillwil3012

2 жыл бұрын

War is a racket..Why should those who participate in a criminal racket be praised?

@jonathanchisholm3319

2 жыл бұрын

@@mentallyillwil3012 I only agree a wee bit, they should be recognized not praised, but what I mainly don't like is how a lot of people make a big deal out of war and shit like that.

@SerenityMusic3

2 жыл бұрын

Never underestimate the chill one.

@AjninHaru

2 жыл бұрын

@@jonathanchisholm3319 war is kind of a big deal. It’s a fairly common and disastrous part of human nature. People like Nick are praised because Of their ability to commit extreme violence and still keep their humanity.

@AjninHaru

2 жыл бұрын

@@mentallyillwil3012 war certainly is a racket, but since you aren’t the one profiting from it you will most likely become a victim.

So glad to hear your story. RESPECT!

Fine man right there...God bless him and wish him and his family nothing but the best...thank you so much for your service sir...and I hope you continue to find your peace with everything you went through

I love this man's honesty. Its not a natural reaction to enjoy taking another's life. It should mess with you emotionally. The fact that he can admit that makes me respect the hell out of him

@Michael-dv6dd

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah bro he’s just a normal person like everyone else. Isn’t enjoyable to take someone’s life unless you’re mentally unstable

@swagmaster6973

2 жыл бұрын

@@Michael-dv6dd that's what the military does

@hmt-0764

2 жыл бұрын

@@Michael-dv6dd unless your k**** a taliban

@stevedriscoll2539

2 жыл бұрын

I don't know if it's not natural to want to kill. I am reading a book "Stalin" and although he personally only killed dozens or hundreds, under his position high up in the Bolshevik revolution, he underwrote the killing of possibly up to 100 million. He basically had almost all those around him killed also. I think he enjoyed killing or having people killed. And I think there are a lot humans that share this trait

@aa-cx8nc

2 жыл бұрын

i have to disagree (not out of experience or anything, just from what i've observed w true crime and the like). i think it is a very natural reaction as old as man itself, but not this is not a trait everyone will have.

SOON AS HE SAID HATHCOCK WAS THE GREATEST SNIPER EVER...THIS PROVED THIS GUY IS LEGIT

@ryanchenault80

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@someoneyouknow96

3 жыл бұрын

Hathcock was an awesome US sniper but I think the best sniper was Simo Hayha.

@paullydeux2266

3 жыл бұрын

well yeah,the shit hathcock does is too legendary even the most hardcore snipers today wouldnt dare doing it

@shep5x561

3 жыл бұрын

Where do you rank Chris Kyle ?

@someoneyouknow96

3 жыл бұрын

@@paullydeux2266 Agreed. Hathcock was a notch above the average sniper. As said in the video: suicide mission.

Every Valuetainment interview is perfection. Got all the right questions, good demeanor , always professional. Stay frosty!

Real men Both of you. How refreshing to see two of them together and talking openly and honestly. God bless you both.

My father was the only black man in his platoon, as a Marine Corp Veteran, during the Korean War. The stories he told me, what he endured, how he survived, was incredible. To the men and women in the military, past and present. Thank you for your service!

@dmandagoat

Жыл бұрын

War back then was straight brutal, happy he survived 🤞🏽

@Galaxy-rj1kj

Жыл бұрын

Lmfao he told you how he was segregated and called a nigger?

@sostrongineedmoreofyourmon974

Жыл бұрын

Marine Corps. Corp is shorthand for Corporation. A Corps of Marines was created by an act of Congress prior to the American Revolutionary War.

@TheGarlicfather

Жыл бұрын

Thank them for what? Killing innocent people?

@kraiguarsmith1794

Жыл бұрын

@@TheGarlicfather They died, that I may live. My story, not your feelings.

You could walk past this guy and never realize what he’s done 😂 he looks so normal. Unlike jocko Willink who looks like a military action figure 😂

@Weber1987

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with ya...looks like he might be a vegan now...vegans have a certain look to them...he's still a bad ass though for sure

@lightwork5414

3 жыл бұрын

u seen this guys arms?

@ianochiel6275

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@caesar29ehealthchannel95

3 жыл бұрын

😂

@Stainedf4rm

3 жыл бұрын

Your spot on

What an awesome dude this fella is. Amazing stuff! Hope is lives an incredible life with his special family. Hats off.

I have the upmost respect for Vet's who risk their lives for us and their country. I salute Nicholas Irving, and will definitely be checking out his books! He's a very smart yet humble guy, which you often see in the military.

Sniper that fell in love with Texas because it was so flat. The psychological analogy makes perfect sense.

@leedee2598

3 жыл бұрын

lol!Yup

@ddeufemia

3 жыл бұрын

Good observation.

@Alex-bt1qe

3 жыл бұрын

Lmao!!

@kingpin76110

3 жыл бұрын

Seeing the enemy coming or fighting on flat ground?

@kingpin76110

3 жыл бұрын

Or it’s not Afghanistan? Lol

"Step away from killing for a little bit, & love everybody. Give that a try for a second" He is one cool dude

@tekorewha5884

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelodonnell6361 ... Watch till the end, & you will understand

@tekorewha5884

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelodonnell6361 ... 45:30... Don't judge people based on their comments. Please be the bigger man, stay humble & apologies to us both

@tekorewha5884

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelodonnell6361 ... Good for you, that's great to hear. But you obviously didn't watch it till the end, because if you did, you would know what I'm talking about... Skip to 45:30, & you will realise that it's a quote from the man himself. Nicholas Irving. As I said, stay humble and apologize. Don't shoot first, then ask questions later

@tekorewha5884

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelodonnell6361 ... Mate you've been in the service for over 25 years. How many lives have you taken, how many brothers, & father's, & son's, & husband's have you taken brave Michael. He's telling his story because they reached out to him, not because he's trying to make a profit. He's been there, seen it, & done it.

@clovers-zi5fe

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelodonnell6361 it's his story; not your story or the story of another veteran you've spoken to. What makes him any different than any other combat veteran who later wrote a book on their experiences? Surely, they're not all lying just because they decided to write a book.

Shed a tear hearing the passion he has for his son. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for your service I'm glad you made it back home Brother

I really love my man's attitude and demeanor. He doesn't glorify what he did but just acknowledges that it was a job that he signed up for that messed with his head for a second. Gotta respect the transparency and lack of ego. Great interview!

I'm in Texas, a Vet, and would love to buy either of these two a beer. This is an awesome interview.

@flashgordon1541

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for serving man fr. Sending love from pendalton

@Lifechanging99999

2 жыл бұрын

He lives in San Antonio,

@thespot5722

2 жыл бұрын

For sure

@bigmike3244

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your service 👏

@moorishbehaviors8929

2 жыл бұрын

Dude u need a beer as well

Thank you for your service. My stepson was 101 airborne and my son was 82 airborne really couldn't be more proud of them and what they have become in life.

Great interview… Thank you for your service and best wishes to you and your family .

My brother was one of the first to get deployed to Afghanistan. He was so young and the experience made him grow up way to quick. He came back a very different person and not in a good way. He hardly talked for months after his return. He slept on the floor every night as if he was still at war. It was painful to see him struggle with himself over what he experienced during that year. He unfortunately never recovered from his experience. I dont think people really understand the psychological effect war has on our servicemen and women. I was blown away that the army never even provided him with counseling even though he had asked for it. They literally didnt give 2 fcks about him when he came back. The respect I have for every person that serves or has served our country and fights for the freedoms we take for granted is HIGHLY respected in my book. Thank you all for your service!!!

@Blocphace

2 жыл бұрын

My sincere gratitude to your brother. The red tape with the VA is common knowledge. I'm not sure who wins when you make these soldiers suffer before they get benefits. The heroes need more than what they currently get.

@ryannarcisse

2 жыл бұрын

I pray for you and your loved one

@BlakeLovesPoland

2 жыл бұрын

I will say a prayer for you, your brother, and the rest of your family right now. God Bless brother

@finalfandy4766

Жыл бұрын

.. woh

@truthhurts7637

Жыл бұрын

It's sad we have all these Middle East wars just for the benefit of Israeli Jews. Jews who care nothing about Americans. Just use us

He's totally right. At the age of 7 I stood at the foot of my father's bed, as he layed there with 3 shots from an altercation he was in at a party in Mexico, the killer was never found and we moved back to the US shortly after with my mother's family. You view death and murder very differently when you see what it does to families, children and the years it takes to become a wounded/healed person. There is so much collateral damage that comes from killing. Now as a father of two daughter's, I live a life to work hard, and honor my family. My soul purpose is being a father that is there and works hard for his daughter's and their mother (my wife). God Bless Patrick. Great Interview!

@riontecooper3537

2 жыл бұрын

Jesus Christ loves you, Repent and seek him

@maltheri9833

2 жыл бұрын

Did you ever want to find your father's killer? What was that like

@letthetruthbetold5602

2 жыл бұрын

@@riontecooper3537 Are you sure that you are a true believer? Luke 14:26 “If any man come to Me and hate not his father and mother, and wife and children, and brethren and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple. Do you hate your family if not you can’t be a follower. You must leave them and give up your worldly possessions You must pick up a snake and drink poison to show your faith Mark 16:17-18 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. Now are you a true believer or are you just saying it because somebody gave you your religion

@flipnasty2296

2 жыл бұрын

God Bless you brother!

@shermankearns200

2 жыл бұрын

Nicholas

Patrick always has the best interviews. As ex-military, these kinds of productions always have the ability to reintroduce you to a range of emotions that can take you right back to the original moment of experience and also help reveal things about yourself and others previously undiscovered or help introduce you to a new paradigm.

My dad was in the Navy for 30 years.He was an E9 master chief and a flight engineer on a P-3 Orion.He always told me and my brothers that he served and he didn't want us to be in the military.

@gsteel98

Жыл бұрын

Did you guys listen ?

@grasshopperplus8318

Ай бұрын

Who cares ?

Brilliant interviewee and and interviewer!! This interview is an extreme example of why you are the BEST, PBD. You get great people like Nicholas Irving and you ask great questions and let them answer.

Can we all say thank you to that nurse for getting The Reaper in. Heart is more important than any colors. THANK YOU!

@leonrwalkerjr

3 жыл бұрын

Right! That’s the truth!!

@Jayyy667

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@deniscrisp3901

3 жыл бұрын

It was a great interview

@nudetaynehatwobble

3 жыл бұрын

Except purple. Purple is more important

I appreciate how candid, open and non cocky Nicholas is about his experiences.

@Lacdad0215

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. He’s very raw and uncut but very chill

Thanks Pat. First class guy. Watched this video before and just as awesome this time. Would watch it again. Great interview with a real opened minded guy. Thanks again

I really enjoyed this interview. Thanks for your service, brother!

As a highly decorated spec ops operator and recruited into US intelligence, the Army was wrong about you. You are brilliant, and would have been a true asset in US Intelligence.

@rigbyzen2417

Жыл бұрын

an us intelligence operator called rappe ? have you rappe anyone?

@moeh8266

Жыл бұрын

@@rigbyzen2417lol tf

@Red-we2bs

Жыл бұрын

@@rigbyzen2417 L

@MacNif

Жыл бұрын

Hes #1 on the Billboard Rappe Chart

@HighTopJop

Жыл бұрын

@@rigbyzen2417 *L*

Officers in the military decorate each other with Medals and accommodations like it's Halloween but real HEROES like Nick do not receive a tiny percentage of the recognition and awards they deserve. Nick's story is beyond amazing and anyone who hasn't read his book(s) especially his first ones should!

For him to say the "no remourse" part never applied to him, he always felt remourse was truly humbling! God bless this man and his compassion and huge heart!! That just goes to show what a genuinely good person he really is!

One of the best interviews I ever watched right here. THATS a great humble dude there and very genuine. Dam great interview

Wow I REALLY appreciated this guy. You can see he’s a thinker by how he answered the questions as you said. Snipers are an interesting breed.

Crazy how much this guy has gone through and he's still so down to earth.

@longlivequono7119

3 жыл бұрын

He’s not the first or last now move on

@hoodbabylarry1462

3 жыл бұрын

Yeen lying bro some people jus gotta be assholes

@keelanhales4379

3 жыл бұрын

More like and hes still sane

@imrgohard270

3 жыл бұрын

He shows you want he wants you to see. There’s very few sane ppl left in this world.

@natashamoneasmith8297

3 жыл бұрын

So we think.

What a good interview on both side, I read Reaper, good book. My arse was puckered when he was pined down in the diches. Much respect!

pbd is one hell of an interviewer. The honesty from the reaper made for such a impactful interview.

The Army nurse or recruiter who hooked you up on the eye color test is a hero too. She saw potential.

@aoghosty

2 жыл бұрын

She changed the course of history lol

@andypappy945

2 жыл бұрын

absolutely not. She enabled and conspired in his cheating. "Dishonorable" defined.

@JRKA

2 жыл бұрын

@@andypappy945 Not like she let in a criminal, he was born not being able to see certain colors not his fault. Look what he went on to do.

@MonasteryOfSilence

2 жыл бұрын

@@JRKA Lets look what he went on to do, he went on foreign soil and murdered 33 people that were defending their country, the nurse is an accomplice, if i kill 33 people i am a criminal, right? Many ways to see it.

@jacksmedullaoblongata7659

2 жыл бұрын

Goes to show it doesn't matter much!!!

"i graduated with a 1.7 GPA, i was totally uninterested in math.. but after learning what you could do with math applied to a bullet.." --- yikes

@richardpotter6313

3 жыл бұрын

Go figure....🤣 litterally

@_Abjuranax_

3 жыл бұрын

I had a 1.2 GPA from HS and now how over 282 College Hours, and am fixing to start my Masters Degree in May. NBC Warfare, cross-trained in Finance.

@thegrumpyhypnotist

3 жыл бұрын

@@_Abjuranax_ cool i had a 1.4 GPA and still havent done anything like that to write home about, oh well

@abdiabdullahi9689

3 жыл бұрын

keep up the great work!

@conflictbricks8330

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 I sucked in high school college 3.78 in my first semester

Having your son on your birthday has to be the best birthday present ever. Great interview, like always.

Amazing interview. The best I've seen in a long time.

This guy is pretty humble, I've seen some of his other video's. He is extremely intelligent and a wiz with numbers.

Totally surprised that this interview held my interest. What a special young man I wish him well.

We appreciate your service and sacrifice beyond words. Your son is your blessing and reward for being a good, worthy man. God bless you and your family.

love how you did it love the whole thing keep it up !!!!

I am so glad that Nick is doing this interview. And I really appreciate the honesty of true emotions of taking a life. Life is a sacred thing and having to take it still you have to live with what you do.

Thank you to all the vets out there for your service, you guys are much appreciated and loved.

I am just seeing this now and IT IS MY FAVORITE INTERVIEW EVER!!! I love all of your shows but I missed this gem! Thank you for your service Nicholas Irving!!🇺🇸🇺🇸You are such an inspiration of determination! Patrick, you asked all the right questions and this fine man told his story so eloquently and I could feel it…A most interesting and intriguing story, and I am sending much Positivity and Blessings to Nicholas and all of his family. I wish this was longer! 🇺🇸💟

What an awesome interview! When I went to Navy boot camp I applied for SEAL Training. I kept the decision from from my entire family. But, before I could even get started, I failed the color blind test just as Mr. Irving. It was pretty disappointing but after seeing the guys from my company coming back to the barracks from testing, I was amazed at all the testing , mentally and physically. I settled into a good career field and never looked back. During my 8 year Navy career, EVERY Special Forces, ( Navy, Army, Marines and Air Force ), person I met I was always in awe that they were so VERY HUMBLE. My hats off to you!

@semdavidanger

2 жыл бұрын

What was your MOS,.

@mindexpansionpuzzles

2 жыл бұрын

@@semdavidanger NEC

@semdavidanger

2 жыл бұрын

@@mindexpansionpuzzles what is that?,.

@mindexpansionpuzzles

2 жыл бұрын

@@semdavidanger Navy Enlistment Code

Imagine trying to lie to your parents as a kid when they both have backgrounds in counterintelligence. "To the washboard" 😂😂😂😂

@johnnyconley2633

3 жыл бұрын

🤣

@EmpireRamzes

3 жыл бұрын

lol

@andrewsims7182

3 жыл бұрын

Love it!

@robert615moore7

3 жыл бұрын

Lolol yes facts no hiding nothing around there

@jennifercunha2539

3 жыл бұрын

Lol story of my life

Yea man great interview. I’ve seen nick before but this was his most candid interview. The questions were good

This man needs a channel bigger than this that he runs!! I love and respect this man! Thank you

One of the most interesting, honest and even strangely funny at times interviews I have heard in many years. His quiet insistence on giving the best possible answer to every question was touching. Impressive man.

@johnnyconley2633

3 жыл бұрын

Amen 🙏 So be it.

Such a genuine dude so glad that he came home thank you for your service buddy such a nice guy so real nothing but respect for him

Thank you to momma and papa Irving for making such a legend. You’re both legends for that 😊

@meelash1

Жыл бұрын

YeAH!!! WOOHOOO!!! Good job producing an efficient murderer! Awesome!

@kyledodson2992

Жыл бұрын

@@meelash1 as a combat vet, I’ve heard this all before. But believe me, nobody takes offense to that.

This was a great interview. Thank you for your service.

This is the best interview I have ever seen. I am 71 years old.

@OutdoorFanatic365

3 жыл бұрын

Watch the mike drop podcast. Alot of great interviews there, he's also had nick on.

@gypsyqueen411

3 жыл бұрын

@@OutdoorFanatic365 , Is it called "The Mike Drop"?

@OutdoorFanatic365

3 жыл бұрын

Mike Ritland. It won't post a link

@darrenmatson9792

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I have watched alot of documentaries on this guy they are really good.

@darrenmatson9792

3 жыл бұрын

Should check out John Chapman if you haven't seen the story it is incredible but sad.

Great interview! Patrick lets him answer all the questions without interrupting when Nick has longer, in-depth answers. It really makes for an attention-grabbing interview that dives into the background and personal thoughts/feelings of this badass soldier. Much respect to these guys

Great interview. Mr Bet-David was real. Loved the way you allowed him to speak.

That was great! So glad to hear how he talks about taking life and not having shame for feeling sad about it.

This guy is proof that with effort, you can be anything you want to be. Definitely someone you would want as a friend. As real as it gets.

@kushsakhu

2 жыл бұрын

Well said.

This was an amazing interview. Guy was SO HONEST and humble! Great questions and dialogue. Super informative.

thank you so much for this interview!

What a great discussion. I appreciate the candidness. Thank you!

The most intriguing, inviting, and no bullshit interview that I've seen in my 40 years on this rock. You both represent the epitome of your professions. And do so with class. Thank you to you both. You are true American gentlemen. Love and respect from the 209.

@nickjac209

2 жыл бұрын

@@strengthful6058 the one and only

@jaredkinneyjr

2 жыл бұрын

stationary, immovable rock :)

@michaeljackson9798

2 жыл бұрын

I was skeptical about the interviewer at first, but he ended up impressing me with his in-depth questions that one wouldn't expect to be asked. Top notch interview and much respect to both of these guys.

@marcoantonioc5437

Жыл бұрын

Where's 209

@nickjac209

Жыл бұрын

@@marcoantonioc5437 who's Marco Antonio C

I’m literally watching this as my wife is about to have C-section and it’s my wife B-Day crazy sitting and waiting area as she is prepared.

@mattparish4451

3 жыл бұрын

I wish your family all the best homie

@dennismasters8669

3 жыл бұрын

Hey man congrats! My son was born back in May. Wish you the best in your journey being a dad.

@gurrillakidd78

3 жыл бұрын

Happy birthday to both ur wife, and newborn child... Congratulations 💯

@MicahsRants

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats

@QuieroSingarTuMadre

3 жыл бұрын

May god bless you and your family. It doesn’t matter how rough it gets HOLD ON!

What an incredible man with a unique and brave sense of self reflection and self understanding.

Wow. What an interview! Nicholas Irving is such a down to earth awesome, talented young man, love his genuinely. God bless him and thank you for your service! Patrick as always asks the best questions 😊

I appreciate your service beyond anything I could ever say. Your honesty is real.

"Pssh, 33 kills? That's it? I'm responsible for thousands of deaths. All without lifting a gun. I had you do the dirty work for me" -- Politician

@bobbywalsh5538

3 жыл бұрын

sure in direct

@bobbywalsh5538

3 жыл бұрын

can you be real for a second man

@bobbywalsh5538

3 жыл бұрын

clown*

@thinkinsidetheboxsquarecir3303

3 жыл бұрын

These politicians are all killing vicariously through soldiers like this foolishly proud sniper 😒

@marvinheemeyer6660

3 жыл бұрын

+ Boxing Proff - I know right!!! The Clinton crime family had that body count when Bill was still a governor.

Great interview thank you for your service Nick. 🙏 Bless you Sir.

Super cool and honest interview. Thank you for sharing this story.

I really liked Nicolas. He is so real. Most people giving an interview would say 'yeah I was really smart" he was like hell no I got a 1.7 but regardless, he's a very sharp dude. The fact that he felt sad and wouldn't want that for his son. I love this guy. Thanks so much for all you've done.

@tealcaress5583

Жыл бұрын

Pretty 😍 and

@marcuslarwa9098

Жыл бұрын

I seen this guy on LakeforkGuys channel and he couldn’t even sight in a scope on a 3800$ long range rifle. He took over 20 shots and couldn’t hit shit, it was so bad I actually thought it was a joke.

@kobysimmons6081

Жыл бұрын

@@marcuslarwa9098 judging by the fact hesnt done long range shooting a lot in over ten years, the fact it was a new gun and the fact hes killed almost a hundred people, id say he was likely just rusty.

@marcuslarwa9098

Жыл бұрын

@@kobysimmons6081 I think that shits cap and I think that’s why my man did it. To expose the fact dude can’t shoot for shit. I’m sorry there’s no such thing is rusty, when your a good shot it’s pretty much comes naturally to you. It’s like riding a bike you don’t just forget how to shoot a rifle.

@jaelonwillis2336

Жыл бұрын

@@marcuslarwa9098 bro it wasnt even zeroed and he was playing around, and he was barely using his spotter garbage advice. He coulda jus bore sighted it and hit it first shot but that woulda took all the fun out it foo, he was tryna hit the target off a fresh scope with no advice. His spotter was like u and didnt realize he was tryna make it fun and kept naggin him, nick couldve easily drilled those targets