I am NOT a religious guy, but his story is truly inspirational. He was a real one in his past life and definitely a real one in his new life. This is a story where one can definitely say, "God is Good!"

I'm 51 days sober today, n although my life has been nothing like Mel's, it's great to be able to see guys like this turn their lives around and be so positive. Thanks, John n Mel! Good shit 💪

@misscantbewrong6649

8 ай бұрын

@SicMick I see this is 30 days olds congrats on 81 days SOBER !! I hope

@charissesainty4854

7 ай бұрын

I wish you all the best 51 days clean, you just keep going

@scrublord4480

6 ай бұрын

Hope you're still at it those who've never been through a sick one don't understand how difficult it is. Wish you all the best

@annihull6373

6 ай бұрын

Congratulations on you're sobriety. I noticed that this comet is a couple minutes old now congratulations on your continued sobriety sobriety. Blessings Target

@Inklenation

5 ай бұрын

Good for you … NEVER QUIT QUITTING!.

The old saying “you don’t see any OLD gangbangers or OLD 1%’s” because they are either dead or in jail. So it’s good to see Mel and George talk about it but they don’t try to glamorize it in any way. To see men that have seen ALOT talk about their faith is awesome

@basedbane787

Күн бұрын

You just named two old 1%ers while saying there are none

Thank goodness for God's grace. Anyone in christ is a new creation. The old has past away

Really hoping people realize that it was Jesus Christ who changed this mans life. What a testimony. Praise the Lord for his grace.

@bradleygonzalez1160

9 ай бұрын

Amen bro. Jesus is Lord Jesus Saves!!

@ItsCrap97

9 ай бұрын

He was just scared and its the only way to get out alive

@angelaegner8376

9 ай бұрын

Amen! ( Wish the interviewer weren’t cussin’.)

@brandonboswell4263

9 ай бұрын

Amen

@robertennew

9 ай бұрын

This is the way * I'm not being facetious when I say that either.

When my uncle Jimmy Souza passed away my mom said even his enemies showed up at his funeral to pay respect, reminds me of this guy. My uncle was the president of the san francisco chapter back then but he still managed to show up at my school talent shows and functions like that. I had no idea how respected he was till I saw the pic of the motorcycles on the road for as far as the eyes could see for his funeral on the front page of the newspaper. Not too many solid ones like these guys in those ranks.

@PedroLeodis

10 ай бұрын

You thought you were gonna get mad likes for this, right? 🤣

@tdevry

10 ай бұрын

​@@PedroLeodisSo you are obsessed with likes?

@PedroLeodis

10 ай бұрын

@@tdevry I'm pretty sure I know what you're obsessed with!

@tdevry

10 ай бұрын

@@PedroLeodis O yes.....please elaborate

@rhindy6846

10 ай бұрын

Liar my uncle was the president

I really appreciate the amount of respect between these two people who lived and experienced very different lives because of the reconciliation they went through as they grew… always inspiring

I love the Lord and the work He does thru people like this. I too have been a boil in the past, rejoicing in my iniquity and not ever realizing it. Today I rejoice in the Truth✝️

Wow this is crazy. I haven't thought about any of this in a long time. My aunt actually dated a Henchman when I was a kid. I've been through a lot, made a lot of bad choices and now I'm currently(49) on a journey to have a relationship with our Lord and savior and to see this and so many other things as I've been praying and noticing is so amazing and inspirational!!!

@tonybosen701

9 ай бұрын

You will continue to experience great things.

@texasrose2315

7 ай бұрын

Sounds like you have a relationship with God, it will keep growing. 💯👌🙏✝️😇🙏🏻🦋

Wow stumbled on this by complete accident and really needed this message. God is great. Thanks Mel And Jon everyone have a fantastic day

@Lobaby55

10 ай бұрын

Me too!! Loved riding my Motorcycle!!

@tonybosen701

9 ай бұрын

Me to this was awesome

Stand up guy. Respect from 🇬🇧 Jesus is king and nothing and no ones out of his reach🎉❤

My dad (Charles Wilson aka Chico) was a member on the Dayton, Ohio HELLS ANGELS. My dads era was the most violent “1970-80s…Being his child I seen a lot growing up. I could of been a member, but I chose a different path. “rip Dad 🙏🏻” On another note, the Hells Angels were not ones to play with…These viewers are sleeping on this podcast. Definitely deserves more thumbs. It’s one of the best podcast in the space right now. The guest are on point and the conversation is the realest. I’m a huge fan! 🫡

@killaant84

10 ай бұрын

Agree

@Elpepito1

10 ай бұрын

I don't know I think the 90s was more violent

@Lkdhhabv

9 ай бұрын

@@Elpepito170s-90s lol basic when the drug trade was thriving and corruption was a lot more prevalent

@gnd111

6 ай бұрын

Facts...do not mess with any of these 1% clubs

@seangarcia932

6 ай бұрын

I had a kid rep a biker game to me after he used my Lil bro to get him his fix.. we had a good talk after they got pulled Ober and he was on his way to jail

One of the most powerful testimonies to God's grace in this man.

Ive listened to this several times. The Warrior Poet Way and this podcast has turned me back to God. I'll never be a perfect Christian but I'm making enough changes that even coworkers have mentioned it.

Mel is such a classy, articulate, passionate guy. The story about how he made peace with the guy who abused his ex (that landed him in jail the 1st time) was incredibly, incredibly powerful. Mel's an amazing storyteller and has definitely lived a full and rich life. My hats off to him for setting things right within himself and with God. Class act!

Man, this story sure strikes close to home. I too was unable to give a 100% to the Club (different Club) I was a member of and Honorably turned in my patch and got out. I gave my life to Christ, and my Wife and Daughter (she was 4 yrs old). That was in 2001. I still love and miss my Brothers and still see them on occasion, but the Lord had different plans for my life through the example set by my Wife. I Praise his name every day and am grateful that I have been able to spend my life with my Daughter as she grew up and with my Wife and her guiding light. He knew that I needed to be a part of raising my Daughter and draw closer to my Wife. I am truly unworthy. Thank you Lord. 🙏🙏🙏

Big Mel is a Legend here in Chicago! We miss you Big dawg!

@user-hf6tf1kf3s

3 ай бұрын

Same in Florida...

Much respect for you taking a stand for Jesus and your life! I will say Mel, you really remind me of Greg Laurie, he's a pastor but for real just hearing you speak and in the face. I know your family is so glad to have you safe, alive and your mortal soul intact😊

Wow. Thank the both of you for bringing us all this. Real ones is an understatement.

I had the privilege of meeting Mel this past weekend in SC. He's a great and humble man .

This man is an inspiration to all. There was a special plan that the Creator had for him since the beginning and he knew it.

Its amazing how close my life and Mel's life is. The great family but chose the street life, and how going to prison changed his life. Our stories are definitely different but man its amazing how people can change and stay focused on the future and life. I came home and changed my life and just celebrated my 40th birthday with my friends and family, with my 5 year old. I been sober and on yhe right oath since 8/7/15... this story was so impactful to me and how important my life is and how just being the good guy is. Im happy today and at peace in my heart and i feel like since im one of the few that made it its my job to be my best everyday. Thank you for this one.

@PedroLeodis

10 ай бұрын

Boring. Not remotely close, stop kidding yourself.

I really like John's style of interviews and damn a real life Hells Angel who saw the light! The great undercover agent said Mel was the scariest Hells Angel he ever met! I've been beaten up by bikers and that world is a living hell. So happy you got out Mel.. Bless you.

@tttarms1970

7 ай бұрын

I knew big mel from the gym and bar. He was a gentleman and very charismatic guy. Funny how the 2 sides worked. He was never a dick throwing his weight around. Always a cool stand up guy

Really appreciate men who talk about faith! We need more men to do this! There is a real art to being a great listener and Jon you are a great artist in so many ways including that. Great podcasts! I love them! Blessings to you both!

@Reno_Slim

10 ай бұрын

There's no more useless concept than faith as it's no path to truth and, in fact, is most likely to keep people steeped in delusion.

@walkinlight3380

10 ай бұрын

@@Reno_Slim my heart goes out to you. I would recommend you read a book called In Six Days: Why Fifty Scientists Choose to Believe in Creation. Mathematically, it is impossible for there not to be a creator. Wishing you and your family many blessings, most of all that you get a great epiphany before it’s too late. Take care.

@acx207

10 ай бұрын

​@Reno_Slim just mind your own business then. Quit trying to knock down people that have faith.

Mel, a POWERFUL testimony! Jon, I rejoiced when I saw you, as a 'SAVED-by-Jesus' Host 😇

@JordanMayjor3p7

10 ай бұрын

I know right? Really makes me happy.

I would love to see a sit down between Mr. Chancey and Michael Franzese. I'm a 73 year old widower since May 10th 2003 and I've been down a rough road for a long time. But seeing and listening to success stories really gives me a good road to follow. Thank you for this platform.

Jon was badass in The Walking Dead, and I caught the Shia LaBeouf, which really opened my eyes. Thankyou

This was awesome. You have great questions for him. Good job. God is good. Praise Him all day every day!!

You have a way of showing the true power of Redemption! Thank you for shining your light. I also appreciate the positive masculinity! 👌🏻🌞

A REALLY incredible conversation... we've all heard Mel talk before; but this hits differently. Thank you!

@Jayess-c

11 ай бұрын

I haven't heard mel talk before sorry

@OzzyInSpace

11 ай бұрын

Then you're in for a treat. @@Jayess-c

@jayvanover4130

11 ай бұрын

​@@Jayess-cnor have I. You aren't alone.

@vxhxufkcn

10 ай бұрын

And then

@chrisclarkay

10 ай бұрын

Nice hair Melvin

Thank you for the full video Jon Bernthal. Amazing podcast!

Such a great conversation. The 1%er lifestyle has always been so intriguing to me for years so this is right up my alley. Thanks Jon and Mel for this one 💪🏼🇺🇸

Loved this my friend! Mel, is such a great storyteller. Big love to ya big man and thank you for changing lives through your beliefs and actions.

This episode made have changed my life from a black brother to another thank you guys

My older cousin! I love you Mel! So happy to be a small part of the chancey family. You all saved my life and made me a man. I'll love you all forever and will always be proud

My moms friends husband was likely a member of this guys crew in the 90’s (we lived in Hinsdale, IL). I was just a kid then. When I was getting the shit kicked out of me by a much older and bigger kid, mom’s friends husband came out with his cut on and protected me. I’m older, bigger and can handle myself now as an adult, but because of that, I’ll always have respect for the 1%ers!

I take my hat off to u Sir..hella respect I could listen to you all day glad u MADE IT out of the other side enjoy life you deserve it bro!! Much respect 🍀

1:56:14 when i found my girl dead two years ago I screamed out to My Rock God & swore I would stop shooting dope & start living my life & then I experienced her be healed thru death & organ failure & since then I live in love with God & have spiritual experiences with people in bottoms that are worth more than any riches & I get higher off energy than any drug could ever give me fam 🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁

@kenedixon5720

10 ай бұрын

You are on the right track 👣

@beingbeforetheveil

10 ай бұрын

@@kenedixon5720 🦁🦁🦁

So transparent and honest. Amazing. ❤ Much love from Sweden 🇸🇪

My girlfriend has competed in several of his shows in Florida and he’s been the absolute nicest guy every time we’ve spoke backstage. Pure class.

@williamryan9546

10 ай бұрын

Doubt. Post KZread video or it didn't happen.

@goodcitizen-ft9bg

10 ай бұрын

Ahhhh William Ryan is jealous nothing cool ever happens in his life so he hates on people who’ve had fun 😢

@goodcitizen-ft9bg

10 ай бұрын

He didn’t say they were friends and went to lunch, he said they’ve seen each other at an event and had passed pleasantries…..nerd! Lol I hope he sees him again and tells him the story of your dumb comment…

@ifbbproheather7340

10 ай бұрын

His shows are big here in SW Florida. I'm hoping one day he will have the IFBB womens physique pro division at one of his shows, so I can compete in it

Great conversation. My dad went the academic route and went to Johns Hopkins in Baltimore for medicine, but his brother, my Uncle went hard like Mel. I'm happy he too managed to change his life and get out when get got older... Everyone deserves the chance to change. 👍 Mel you're a good man.

I was just perusing youtube and this 👊😐👍 What a gem episode! All I can say is I am glued to this... highlight for me is this part of his story! 24:00 just wow!!!!

I grew up on Hartland ct down the block from the Hells Henchmen club house… great guys always looked out for the neighbourhood.

@user-uc6dz4ed1v

8 күн бұрын

Does Hartland CT. Long ago some HAs protected a small group of children. My niece can't recall the county, or the town, but she remembers what the lead man said as they came into a park with a lake and brick apartments across the street. There were other men in the park looking at my niece and other children. The HAs leader said, "we need to help those children at no cost." Although this was around '75, they may not be alive now. But she thinks about it all the time, that she never got a chance to say Thank You. My sister, her Mom was told of the incident and Praised God for sending His Angels to protect her daughter and her friends.... A lot has changed, my brother Jesse was a HA, and he promised to Protect his niece, especially her, and I. We were told they'd come, that was 2 yrs ago... We keep continuing to Pray for help. It's just her and I. And God keeps saying that He's sending help. We are still praying and believing that help is coming.... There are no Club's here at all, that we know of.... My niece has PTSD and TBI, has learned to walk and talk again and is seizure free again, Praise God 🙏.... Sorry for rambling on and on....

@user-uc6dz4ed1v

8 күн бұрын

I wonder if this is the same Club who protected my niece and the other children, long ago...

This is the first time in years ive sat down and listened for 2 plus hours to an interview. Salute 🫡 all of you real ones

@tan-ne4zi

3 ай бұрын

youre missing out on a lot of information / entertainment. podcasts about current affairs in the world should be mandatory !

@MissnMN

Ай бұрын

Definitely a solid interview not too many podcasts/interviews i watch the whole thing

My father MAX BARNES the GODFATHER, was the man who started the HIGHWAYMEN when i was 1yr old, had me on his bike, on the tank with a belt around us riding down Trumbull and Grand River my 1st memory at such a young age. I grew up with alot of uncles. I could tell you story after story. My dad was the best dad and a man that is a legend.

@EricBelville-gz1ku

2 күн бұрын

Sounds like you had a lot of love for him and he for you some people wouldn’t understand your story but I get it and I’m happy for you having such great memories of your father your truly blessed in many and every sense of the word

@Diane-zn3ku

2 күн бұрын

@EricBelville-gz1ku Thank you yes I am

Jon, please do a docu-series on Mel. Please. You would make it special and the world needs to hear is message and see his light.

prob one of my favs right here. the guy is a story telling machine, and he changed his life around ! Solid respect!! Love both these guys

Love and respect. Grew up around the HA. Knew some good guys that are no longer with us due to rivalries. All men that didn't deserve that fate. People need to learn from the path and choices of others. Life is short.

thank you Jon and Mel! Thanks for bringing glory to god! its amazing what god can do even to the president of the Hells Angels wow!

man. i saw some photos of this guy when he was younger and he was absolutely massive. he is still an absolute beast of a man. there’s no wonder why people gravitated to him. to a lot of people this guy is a “REAL MAN” i aspire to be more like Mel Chancey.

Sounds a little like my own Way into the biker World. Met some friends i the lokal gym who showed up to be members of a mc club and things just went Wild and ended in drugs and a bad lifestyle. Im out of it now. 47 years Old and greatfull for life and my family. Thanks for great content. Inspirational.❤️🙂🙏🏻

What a journey of faith! God’s hand was there all the time drawing Mel to Himself. Blessings to you.

Amazing Podcast, ive watched numerous podcasts that have mel on and this one is at the top of the list for me . keep up the great work !

@shanewoods1980

10 ай бұрын

I love listening to his stories, but he did Chris cavalleni’s podcast and I hope Mel never does his podcast again because Chris didn’t give Mel a chance to talk at all

There's a book you can check out at the library all about the war btwn the two clubs . it's very accurate, " Three can keep a secret if two are dead." If you're interested in more info. I forget the name of the author. It's worth the read tho.

@DWB23

10 ай бұрын

Really good book

What a kind & egoless man, much respect.

I selfishly wanna listen to you guys all day, makes me happy

Best fucking podcast iv ever seen. I been in that lifestyle. Addicyion got the best of me and thank god i gotbout of it. My kids and God changed my life.

Amen!!!!! Brother. God works in mysterious ways 🙏.

I put jon right next to joe rogan. Absolute legend. As someone who expected to be dead by 24 and now making it to 30, i relate so much to him and his guests. He inspires me to be better. Jon, im sure you probably wont read this but i appreciate you and what you do. Much love to you and your loved ones.

@jerrywoods4066

10 ай бұрын

Rogan ? His grizzly topics are cool and honest . That's about it. But to each his own

Saved by Grace So powerful

It was God who changed his life. Everybody has different religions and beliefs, but we all can agree there’s a higher power.

@williamshakespeare9797

4 ай бұрын

Amen to that!

Jon ,,,, well done man Excellent questions incredible video This is what's up man i was always intrigued and curious with questions so This was very cool very amazing to listen to Like wow man wild incredible story Real one 💯

Incredible life journey ✝️

If you ain't got Jesus you ain't nothing.... This is a wicked world we live in very few escape...

@bigdoug9369

3 ай бұрын

If you believe in Jesus you have wasted your life. Smarten up.

@RedSampler

3 ай бұрын

@@bigdoug9369 if you don,t believe in Jesus you have wasted your eternity.. smarten up.

@stomper2888

Ай бұрын

shit up

@RolandKoller90

15 күн бұрын

I mean nobody escapes…..we all pass on.

@RedSampler

14 күн бұрын

@@RolandKoller90true, and what realm do we pass on to?

Powerful. Inspiring. Enjoyed it very much.

This podcast is underrated so badly !!!! This episode Shia’s and Conejos are all 10/10 🔥

So thankful you made it through everything you've been through to get to where you are now to tell your story and inspire others..much love and respect ❤

Mel your an inspiration. People need to hear your story. Specifically men trying to better themselves .

Been following him for a long time. He turned his life around but at one point in life not a guy you wanted to cross

OMG ITS CRAZY how much Mel looks and sounds like Ed Koz!!! IDENTICAL!!!! The way they talk, voice, manurisms, ect!!!😢 R.I.P. ED ..... MISS U BROTHER, ur BOYS R IN GOOD HANDS!!!! ... BLUECHALK

Mel is my old neighbor. Grew up like 8 houses away. Dude was larger than life back in the day

I am against RICO laws. They are not just or legal laws. Politicians are just as corrupt, worse in my book. Politicians are suppose to uphold the laws, Politicians uses their positions to commit crimes and make money.

I heard this story once before and I can listen again

what a beautiful testimony. God bless this man. I just watch Hulk hogans testimony. And I remember him bringing up this guys name.

My uncle was a hells henchmen out of calumet city chapter. I live in elkhart and i run around south bend.

Omg I would pay money to see a "Heman" movie with this guy!!!

@ 21:04 I thought that bug ( on the right , Mel's Arm) was on my phone I had to rewind back to notice it wasn't on my phone 😂 Overall 🔥 episode !

Had my full attention for every single minute.

beautiful testimony, definitely great to see how God can take any situation or any person no matter where we are at in life and turn it into something that brings hope to others. Thanks for sharing

Jon is by far the coolest down to earth greatest actor in Hollywood!!!! If he’s in the movie I’m not missing it.

Just came across your podcast Jon and what a great interview. Hey dude it's Kevin Lyons I drove the Honeywagon on Punisher S2 and I drove a HMU on the reshoots of saints of Newark.

Listening to a man as bad as he was be as open and honest and repent as he does and is, unreal and we should cut out all our fake shit and really start looking at our selves and our actions honestly and be honest with ourselves

@Educate12

10 ай бұрын

I'm sure the dude did plenty of bad. But Respect-violence is not a bad thing, it's been around as long as humans. It's innate. God has put a meter in all of us. Some say evolution. Those are the ones who haven't lived the Life. From Mel's stories he was principled. Which I deeply respect.

This guy seems to be a gentle giant. From listening to him, it was not always the case. What an amazing testimony. 😇✝️🙏🏻😇✝️🙏🤠🦋💯🍻

Excellent interview. The guy is a legend. I think it's weird that kids brought up total full blown Catholic, such as myself. Turn out total opposite people when they get older. Then prison comes and everything finally becomes clear again. I could follow every single word said in this interview. Good Job.

MEL IS A INCREDIBLE PERSON I SALUTE 🫡 HIM OVER AND OVER AND CANT WAIT FOR THE DOCUMENTARY 💪🏼🙏🏼

God is good 🤫🏳️🎚️👈

@LMGphilanthropy

11 ай бұрын

1 Cor 15:1-4 = the gospel but King James Version only please - we don’t need to pay for hell for purgatory is a lie. There’s a lot of misdirection and history calls them Romans thus the Roman Catholic Lies because no priest or no confession brings man or woman to heaven aka please read the King James Bible for Catholicism doesn’t bring us to the LORD for the Vatican 🇻🇦 shows their STATUES inside that one Roman Catholic Church yet I bring this awareness to save souls aka trust the blood 🩸 and does the Romans Catholics priests can get married!!! Please read the Bible - the channel Robert Breaker 3 = a good resource to help correct the lies you and I were TAUGHT together yet Amen. 🙏 Hope we all can unite Under God once and for all 🤫🏳️🎚️👈 it’s proper and strong stuff for a reason - does your Bible remove scriptures - Matthew 17:21 = is that scripture missing in your Bible THUS the King James Bible is mathematical sound. Amen. 🙏

1:53:46 im an addict for everything too like that, I always rode alone but I greatly miss riding too & I Know I cant ride & party because I turn into something thats not cool dude

I saw some clips of this episode awhile ago but unfortunately Patreon isn't available where I live so I'm glad I can finally watch it

Jesus is Lord Jesus Saves!!

I love the fact that even the Hells Angels look at chuck norris as the ultimate badass 😅

i would love to see an interview with mel and the outlaw leader at same time.

What a great interview. As someone starting my channel and my path with God this was really good timing.

Praise God, Jesus Christ our LORD and Savior, And The Holy Spirit, Hallelujah, May God bless you and keep you all, thank You Jesus for Your sacrifice, in Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.✝️❤️🙏

Would love to sit down and have conversations like this and it be a job one of these days

I Harry podcast. He was on a while back and I will say that is different in a good way. Not the same format. Different stories I love it. I almost didn’t click on it because I seen it with him. God bless him he made it different and you did as well.

Lot of wisdom and valuable life experience in this story. Thoroughly entertained. Good one Jon (and crew). A+

Wow amazing story my favorite podcast keep um coming brotha💯💪🏽🙏

i respect Mel and I'm in a strange place at the moment and find a lot of inspiration and a road out of the fast lane

I will simply say...AMEN BROTHER! There are ONLY two kinds of CHURCH! GODS LAW & MANS LAW.

You are the light of my life, you complete me, and make me so happy I just want to shout it from a mountain top