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I love how John the entire interview is just always trying to get him to be his friend

@WarriorPoetSociety

28 күн бұрын

It’s really an 8 year thing 🤣

@benlastname6667

28 күн бұрын

Be his friend Lucas!

@TS-mt6rm

27 күн бұрын

Dont be silly. Who wouldnt want to be friends with John? He has to be one of the most likable people on youtube.

@davidhowell7901

27 күн бұрын

It can be lonely at the top😊

@tyrantworm7392

26 күн бұрын

​@@WarriorPoetSociety I'm an older likely mildly autistic bloke, and it becomes easier to mix in wisdom as you get older, despite always being mildy emotionally detached. I agree that no man is an island John, but we do probably need people less than the average man, keep at him though, one day Lucas will appreciate it fully. Much love.

It’s important that I can watch a video with my young son watching over my shoulder and not have to worry about bad language and inappropriate comments. This is why I’m a fan of WPS, T,Rex and Hailey Strategic. God Bless.

@DMurray-cn6hp

22 күн бұрын

For those of you who have rough language as myself. Education starts at a young and influential mind. I'll work on my switch=rough language. It's more important than you or I and by product means stronger America. 😅🇺🇲🇺🇸

Brothers don’t shake hands, brothers hug! - Tommy Boy

@davidhowell7901

27 күн бұрын

One of my favorite lines that I use on everybody that's important to me that I haven't seen in a while.😊 "...brothers gotta hug!"

@Vincent_Boogaloo

22 күн бұрын

Good film & 100% accurate.

Smiling Lucas premiering on WPS.

@Hphotography

28 күн бұрын

Best comment. 😂

These are my two favorite guys on KZread, and seeing them doing an interview together makes me happier than I’ve been in months 😆

@QuitYoJibby-JabbinFool

28 күн бұрын

Same here!!! God bless these men!😊

@TheJetlife94

28 күн бұрын

If seeing two men you don’t even know come together makes you happier than you’ve been in months, brother seek some help.

@mattmorrison9379

28 күн бұрын

Bro, you need a hug?

@paulh6101

28 күн бұрын

Sorry to hear that. Hope life gets better for you.

@Strawman333

28 күн бұрын

These guys have no idea who you are probably. Don’t look to other men for your happiness. Look to Christ for truth, love, and happiness.

This is the most I've ever seen Lucas smile.

I was adopted and I'll forever be grateful that I was given a chance at life by my birth mother and adoptive family.

@nesoone178

28 күн бұрын

Same here buddy

@MagicPrepper

28 күн бұрын

@nesoone178 truly unfortunate how difficult the adoption process is.

@nesoone178

28 күн бұрын

@@MagicPrepper Ive always wondered why? I have my theories but I'd like to think it wouldn't take much effort to streamline the process and give more kids opportunities at a better life

@MagicPrepper

28 күн бұрын

@@nesoone178 government's going to government I guess.

@RedDawnReadiness

28 күн бұрын

Good to see you @magic prepper!! I am now also greatful for your birth mother and adoption family ! You’re a good one dude

Awesome interview; 35:58 Lovell to Lucas "Are you on the spectrum?" I almost fell out of my chair laughing! '

@Mojo32

28 күн бұрын

😂 Hilarious! 😂

@Texanguy35

28 күн бұрын

Absolutely hilarious, was not expecting that 😂

@davidhowell7901

27 күн бұрын

when you know you know😊

@Hphotography

27 күн бұрын

His got the ‘tism touch as Eli would say. 😂

@MiaogisTeas

26 күн бұрын

​@@Hphotography100%

Two minutes in and I’m dying….”if you’re a bird then I’m a bird” 😂😂

This by far is one of my favorite interviews from the 2A community on YT! It did not seem fake or pretentious like so many other interviews on social media. It really vibrated genuine comradery and brotherhood, and was funny too! God bless you guys, and God bless America!

@mattogle2582

27 күн бұрын

Thinking same thing these 2,u put sage dynamics with them u have a hell of a gun community that would listen and know the speakers know there stuff,John could be the one that calms things after Lucas makes a bold statement that people don’t want to hear,but is true and sage could be the one that knows every gun made to back up all there saying in facts lol,they really are the heavy hitters that people listen to and there right ,we have to be as one after all ,ant that what God wants anyway,this world is cashing fast and we havet to respect and help each other

@yourmomsucksme

25 күн бұрын

blah blah jesus isn’t real

I was in catholic school for 10 years and you two discussing Matthew 18 in dealing with conflict is more useful and memorable than all of my religion classes. I haven’t gone to church or studied the Bible in over a decade and I love the discussions. Your thoughtfulness and integrity are rare and admirable.

My Favorite part is how wholesome this is.

This should have been a 4+ hour interview! This was great! God bless! 🙏🏼🇺🇲

You 2 were the most influential on me growing up as a younger man. WPS and Trex has gone a long way in shaping my ideology and philosophy as a man. Really matured not just personally, but spiritually, professionally, and in the gun world as well. I have encountered a lot of success in my life lately, and you all and the community certainly helped that. Keep up the great work guys!

@Tallguy03

28 күн бұрын

Same bro!

@pa_trickbrandt

28 күн бұрын

I totally agree for myself too. I'm sure there are tons more who would say the same

@Psalm144.1

26 күн бұрын

I hope you’re a Christian too. John would hope that Jesus Christ is the greatest influence on your life.

I have to say I didn't like Lucas for a while, but he has grown on me. I now have a lot of respect for him and his company

@Kaotix_music

28 күн бұрын

I used to like him, then slowly REALLY disliked him, now im kinda neutral about him. He got a bit too controversial for a while and he slowly stopped with it and went back to being more "educational" for me and started to like him again

@user-ge1hz6tk2j

28 күн бұрын

Still don't like the poser

@Mojo32

28 күн бұрын

I agree. Although it'd be great if he were on "my side" in shtf since he's a great marksman, etc. I am also concerned that he'd instantly work towards his warlord comments in this video and things that he's done/said in his own over the years.

@lithium1770

28 күн бұрын

​@@Mojo32 it's a joke my man

@madride858585

28 күн бұрын

He goes back and forth on the douche level

There is so much good in people. Christlike love (including Christlike correction) is the number 1 way to improve the industry. (Not to mention ourselves.)

@LRRPFco52

28 күн бұрын

America is so due for a revival after generations of slashing away at our foundational principles.

Just want to say as a son trying to become the 4th generation in a family business that is about 120 years old, and trying to become a partner with my brother. I really take so much inspiration from the Botkin story.

@NickBlazer-cf1vs

28 күн бұрын

God Speed Brothers!

@davidhowell7901

27 күн бұрын

A family business and family in the business are quite different. I applaud any business that brings in an overseeing, do the work that splits up family, type xo. When I was younger I never understood that idea. An outside opinion is so vital to keeping a family business more family than business...in a positive way

I have tremendous respect for Lucas, Isaac, and all of the people at TRex Arms. Their company motto is “Equipping Serious Citizens” which is awesome. From putting up free training content on their website to creating high-quality gear, they live up to that goal day in and day out. They’re also heavily involved in local politics, which is something many of us neglect in our own lives. We have to be prepared for the worst while doing everything we can within the system to save this country from barreling off the cliff.

John and Lucas most down to earth dudes on internet. Great guys and patriots.

@christianmartin4229

27 күн бұрын

Lovell yes but I wouldn’t call Lucas “the most down to earth”

@ericorange2654

20 күн бұрын

Lucas is down to earth? I have a bridge to sell you

Thank You LUCAS! You guys (Trex Arms) helped me get back into the 2A community after my house fire last year! We lost everything. I would still be struggling to get kit if it wasn't for the trex team. I am extremly gretful and I can't thank you guys enough!

Man these two should collab more. I want to see the story development when Lucas caves to being Johns friend

This conversation is why I have such massive respect for both of you and for what you each have built. I regard you as my brothers and allies. As such, thank you for this conversation. It gives me hope.

Two best Christian 2A “influencers”. Keep up the good work both of you. Our country needs more men like the both of you. Let’s go Brandon!

@c3bhm

28 күн бұрын

Let's pull our heads out of the clouds, though. This staunch anti-abortion stance is handing the entire country to the deranged marxist left on a silver platter. We are losing badly, and will lose permanently over this. Look at every other anglo country: utterly and permanently dominated by the left, where any presence of the right is considered 'extremist' and 'fascist'. Our idiocracy is not going to support outlawing abortions. Christian religious membership is plummeting, especially among youth, who are future voters, which is the future of the nation, right around the corner. So, what then, 'immanentize the eschaton'? Should we just hand the world over to this creepy authoritarian NWO, for the sake of insisting on outlawing abortions (which wont even happen, because the right simply wont have the political power to accomplish it - so the loss of the country will all be for no actual results), and then wait around for Jesus 2.0 to show up and rescue us? Is that patriotic? Is that mature? Is that what grown men should do? Is that what the founding fathers would want us to do? I'm extremely Christian-friendly, but this strikes me as cultish insanity. "Trust the plan!", right, as the world becomes one big prison planet..?? Either start refreshing the tree, or back off abortion. You can't have your lazy cake and delusionally eat it too.

1:01:58 when Lucas accidently directly quotes the Joker. "It's not about the money, it's about sending a message." Lol

@freedomfalcon

24 күн бұрын

Accidentally?

2 guys that I highly respect in the same interview. Much love and respect to both of you.

THANK YOU BOTH!! Super Great getting to know you. Really appreciate this

Always refreshing to hear from Lucas Botkin and John Lovell. Their insights into the challenges and changes within the firearms industry are invaluable.

This is one of the most energetic versions of lucas i have ever seen. Yall really make a good duo, more content together would be cool

We need more of this in not only the 2A community but in the world. Great interview guys. John I just want you to be my friend dangit!!

Man, I needed this. It's probably the most opened up that I've seen Lucas be, and I've been loving this interview series.

2 of my favorite guntubers.. Good stuff.

@nonyabusinessinc

28 күн бұрын

i prefer guntubers that dont wear makeup

@jblack8502

28 күн бұрын

@@nonyabusinessincyou’re so manly

@nonyabusinessinc

28 күн бұрын

@@jblack8502 more manly this this twink

I appreciate you both more through the experience of watching this video. Keep being the Salt and the Light. I feel your pain around finding good friendships Lucas.

Great conversation. Rising tides rise all ships!!

Pure gold. Start to finish. Thanks for doing this

To see you two do an interview is awesome! Much respect to both of you for the contributions you have made for the 2A community.

Hey John and Lucas, I have never commented on a KZread video, but feel compelled after your discussion on adoption. We finalized our first adoption last month and I will say that our experience was very different, yet at the same time, along the same lines as John described. State to state there are differences, but the largest variances lie in the different agencies and/or attorneys who assist with the process. I would encourage every Christian couple to entertain the idea of adoption or fostering, and in asking around at their churches and communities, you will unearth the good and bad agencies/attorneys pretty easily. I would also not let the financial aspect scare a couple away. For example, with the agency we used, there was a flat fee well below what John described, and that covered you whether there were several “fake outs” or whether you got a placement in the first month. In addition, there are many grants available, and I think if you are not in a position to adopt, you should at least think about donating to a reputable org. If each “pro life”conservative gun owner would donate one Glock’s value to an adoption agency you would see the change you both are wishing for. Adoption is life changing and not just for the baby. You will find your whole world upside down in a good way and your priorities will never be the same again. Thank you both for your discussion and may God bless you both.

@user-vf8cd8rt7u

25 күн бұрын

As a Christian I would have to disagree that every Christian family consider adoption. I have seen the not great side of the Christian adoption movement and the results aren't as rosy as people make it out to be. I'm happy you have had a good experience but that just simply isn't what I have normally seen.

the team up we all knew we needed

Great conversation from the two of you guys!!! Two persons down to earth and very humbled about how much they know about 2A. Congrats boys and God bless you always!!!

One of the best KZread videos I’ve ever watched!!! Thank you.

I could see myself getting along with Lucas. Same age, play video games, shoot guns, some fellowship too. Great interview guys

@lithium1770

28 күн бұрын

same

Would be cool to see more content of you two. Respect 👍🏻

This was very interesting! Glad to see these two guys chatting. I sure hope Lucas watches this back and took away a lot from this conversation. John, you handled this interview amazingly well!

4 1/2 minutes in and its already the greatest interview ever!

Two of my favorite guntubers. Great collab!👍👊🇺🇸

Brothers don't shake hands, Brothers gotta hug! Man I miss Chris Farley.

@LRRPFco52

28 күн бұрын

"Hey Richard. Fat guy in a little coooat. Fat guy in a little coat. Phat guy in a little coat."

This needed to be SO much longer 🥹 Great stuff.

This was pure gold! Big thanks 🙏

This is great, my 2 favorite gun-tubers.

Already saw this on WPSN but commenting for the algorithm! Great interview, love these two dudes!

Man I love how this collab finally happened

Been waiting for this pair up for a long time now!!

lol the fact that John quoted the notebook makes me love him even more 🤣🤣🤣

@yesdeere1376

26 күн бұрын

War poet lover boy 😂

@benbangui

26 күн бұрын

@yesdeere1376 😂👌🏼🤷🏻‍♂️

The beard helps John. Thank God he grew it back.

@gabrielbaker2667

28 күн бұрын

I want bearded Lucas

This made my Thursday feel as a great as a Friday. Great interview!

I Love the faith driven company leadership. Great opportunity to disciple to many. Both of you and your businesses are a great example for us all.

My wife said this is like watching Tolkein and Lewis. Both pairs are the most influential philosopher entertainers of their culture. I said this on WPSN, but felt it was worth putting here too.

2 powerhouses in the same room! The Warrior Poet Trex team up! Epic!

What a great video. Excellent conversation between two exceptional leaders in the industry.

I already appreciated these dudes and this was fantastic. Thank you gents

I notice how remotely compitent homeschooled kids who are ushered into adult hood in a good way all seem (even in my own life, thinking back to most of the home schoolers who I met in highschool, college and after) to become socially potent leaders. The lack of being ordered under social norms gives a real solid back bone.

@FathM

28 күн бұрын

This is true, but also probably why he has issues with having friends. Not that he wouldn’t be a good one, but he wasn’t forced to socialize in public school and learn the nuances of being a friend early on

@Pinksalmun

28 күн бұрын

"But if you homeschool your kids, they'll be different and won't fit into contemporary society!" Yes I know. That's the point.

@sarramiller976

28 күн бұрын

⁠@@FathMThis is a popular misconception but as a coach who works with both traditional students (private and public schools) as well as home-educated students this has not proven to be true in my experience.

@theKashConnoisseur

23 күн бұрын

@@FathM most grown men have few, if any, close friends. It's not that deep, and it's not unique to Lucas in the slightest.

Having been part of an adoptive family, it still breaks my heart that my folks had the chance to provide a loving, stable home to a child in need yanked away not once, but twice. I am so sad for the children being adopted out through the "state solution" when the state sanctioned foster care system is such a mess and, by their own admission, is more rife with abuse than any private organization in history.

So cool this happened. Two of my favorite guys on KZread. Thank you both.

Already commented earlier, before I watched the video. Now that I've watched it, THANK YOU John for having Lucas on. Ive been watching his content since he started, and same with yours. Cheers to both of you 🇺🇸

Freakin love John Lovell

Two of the better folks on the Tube for sure ! Excellent

Excellent interview, great dialog. Keep em coming and God bless.

Fun interview, keep up the good work.

It’s so cool to see real believers be this successful and have this great of a platform and not be ashamed to speak about their faith. You guys are both legends in the industry and are the kind of people that the 2A community needs to follow. You can tell that they’re genuine and just humble guys. Love to see it.

Literally my two favorite people in the entire gun industry. Love it.

I love seeing you two together. This was awesome. 👍

Loved it great job you 2 awesome conversations watched from beginning to end 👏🏽

The legendary interview we've all been waiting for.

John definitely was an influence in converting me to homeschooling my children.

@thefreedomwarrior

27 күн бұрын

I would highly recommend. Test scores are off the charts and my children (more than 4 less than 10) are incredibly well behaved.

@jwilliams3170

23 күн бұрын

@thefreedomwarrior I’ve gotten to interact with several college students and young adults who were homeschooled and that was what finally sold me. All of them have been hard workers in and out of the classroom, well-liked by their peers, and are good studies, test takers, and paper writers.

@paulfrancois7653

4 күн бұрын

The crazies rampant in public education should influence every normal, God-fearing family to homeschool their children

Great stuff! Really glad y’all made this happen.

One of my favorite interviews of all time.

These two are my favorite people! Wish I could meet you guys in person

John talking about how to disagree on things was definitely what he tried to do with Tim Kennedy. He really gave the platform to lovingly help Tim out of the hole he dug himself into.

@WarriorPoetSociety

27 күн бұрын

It’s remarkable how few would see that

@garyandtricia1

27 күн бұрын

Agree that John absolutely wants to bring us all together, and is the consistent in how he does that. However, TK seems to lack the humility to truly accept that hand up to get out of the hole. Time and time again, he thinks he can continue to use his shovel to get out of the hole.

@channeellll7623

26 күн бұрын

Cant bring men together with Holy Spirit and Jesus Christ…

@SSPspaz

24 күн бұрын

Agreed. I’m glad John gave him the opportunity to clarify his past comments. That being said, I don’t think TK took full advantage of said opportunity. He didn’t walk back his comments anywhere near strongly enough to repair his credibility. I can respect Kennedy as a combat vet and as a fighter, and I can enjoy him as a podcast guest, but I don’t think I could ever trust him. If SHTF, I’d always be questioning whether TK would be kicking in doors for the state. The same goes for other high-profile vet bros like Dakota Meyer (with his LARPing comments) and the BRCC guys Evan Hafer and Mat Best for talking garbage about their customers and dumping on Kyle Rittenhouse. There’s a huge difference between having an interest in firearms as an extension of your military service and truly understanding the 2A’s purpose and evangelizing it accordingly. By contrast, I’d absolutely trust 2A and/or veteran influencers like Lovell, GarandThumb, Herrera, Botkin, Sean Ryan, Freitas, etc. as they’ve all made it VERY clear that the 2A is an inalienable right for ALL citizens. Not just their exclusive club.

@jwilliams3170

23 күн бұрын

@WarriorPoetSociety humility goes a long way and is fading fast in this world. Thanks John and the WPS folks for being a loud voice for the good guys while still practicing Christ-like humility.

Man this was a great conversation!!! Thanks fellas

I don’t know how long I have been following you on KZread, but this is probably one of the best videos you’ve put out.

The gun industry has to invest in the next generation. We are close to losing our 2A all together.

🇺🇸

Honestly, an absolutely knockout podcast. My mom who does not love guns got this as a recommendation tour from me because it’s candid questions with candid answers about running a business with family. Absolutely wonderful.

I'm a Volunteer and the Botkins are a force for good in this State! Keep up the good work Lucas and Bros!

The shot timer for milking the cow's.. very funny!

@freedomfalcon

24 күн бұрын

Lucas should do that for an April fool's day video.

1:33 That look when Lucas says he wants a hug :)

I love seeing you two in this format! So funny!

This is an amazing interview as someone that stopped watching tv and stuck to “learning on KZread” I’ve been fans of both of their stuff. The fact that my wife and I pulled our kids out of school over 3 years ago and constantly wonder if homeschooling was the right move especially with one they might be slightly on spectrum along with trying to convince my wife that homesteading is the way. This entire hour was filled with handfuls of gems.

Imagining Kid Lucas walking around chugging monsters and hitting A zones (pissed off at B zones) is hilarious Edited: C Zone

@mongo5564

28 күн бұрын

C zone there is no B

@63xMortis

28 күн бұрын

@mongo5564 you right my bad. There is a B zone but it's a head shot that's not in the T box. But I was meaning the C zone

I got the notification!

Love this. You both were how I got started with training. Very appreciative. God Bless.

John. Very good interview! Enjoyed to the end. MAY GOD BLESS

Lucas - "I've never seen the notebook, but I know it's overrated." John (making direct eye contact with Lucas) - "If you are a bird...I'm a bird." 😂

Re building up the community but holding standards, I would argue we need to seek light not heat.

Best interview yet!

I seriously have such a huge respect for people like Lucas. He has kept true to his original vision and kept true to his morals while being super successful with his company over all these years. Well done!

You should get a smaller table, John! :)

Go Branden!

@sheanmcdonald4589

28 күн бұрын

Unfortunately "Let's Go Brandon" has a more positive meaning. On a extremely positive note....GO BRANDON!

The duo we have always wanted and totally needed.

These are my two favorite people in one video. This is awesome