SAS Soldier - The Longest Escape - Chris Ryan Tells His Story

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SAS Soldier - The Longest Escape - Chris Ryan tells his story.
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  • @jefffiji624
    @jefffiji6242 жыл бұрын

    The man that manned the 25pounder at 4.35 was a Fijian British SAS …..his name was Labalaba . As a Fijian we are all proud of his bravery and strength. I just needed to put a name to the action. That’s all. Thamks

  • @dragonjarl

    @dragonjarl

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like a legend. 👍

  • @simonsmith8974

    @simonsmith8974

    2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing chap - 1 man doing the job of four operating a big gun against the Adoo!

  • @andrewo1023

    @andrewo1023

    Жыл бұрын

    The Fijians are warriors 👍🏻

  • @RamadiTaxiDriver60M

    @RamadiTaxiDriver60M

    Жыл бұрын

    Who Dares Wins!

  • @jamiestewart48

    @jamiestewart48

    Жыл бұрын

    Talaiasi Labalaba

  • @alanmountain5804
    @alanmountain58042 жыл бұрын

    You wade through crap on the internet but every now and again you find a gem like this 10\10

  • @kevinhughes1355

    @kevinhughes1355

    Жыл бұрын

    Ain't that the truth !

  • @KaleOrton

    @KaleOrton

    Жыл бұрын

    So true brother, so true.

  • @Dunning.Kruger

    @Dunning.Kruger

    Жыл бұрын

    I guess you haven't googled the crap in this story eh? Getting little details wrong undermines an author’s credibility... From memory, I’m sure that McNab stated that their Minimi gunners wore SAS combat vests to carry the plastic Minimi ammo boxes. From first-hand experience, I knew that to be impossible. Minimi as issued to SAS in 1990, The plastic ammo box containing the link (LaySpeak: “bullet belt”) CANNOT fit into these, That’s the Gulf War period US bottle green plastic boxes as well as the later olive drab British plastic boxes (when UK armed forces were issued the shorter Minimi). But then, I figured, he wasn’t a Minimi gunner. Perhaps he didn’t notice that the plastic boxes were fractionally too big to fit. The Minimi gunners in the patrol would have had to remove the link from the plastic boxes and feed them into the pouches concertina style. As do GPMG gunners who used those pouches (the “Pack Combat Lightweight SAS”). Some of the details in his story are laughable, especially if you’ve first-hand experience with stupid crap like hauling defence stores any distance.

  • @Dunning.Kruger

    @Dunning.Kruger

    Жыл бұрын

    Michael Asher in particular targeted McNabbs account in his book The Real Bravo Two Zero, in particular he looked at claims that they were dropped many miles from the proposed position for their Observation Post. He physically visited the site and spoke to locals who claimed to have heard the Chinook lane, he also tried to traverse the terrain as McNabb claimed they had carrying all of their kit including Jerry Cans of water. He came to the conclusion that McNabbs account of walking 20km (I think) overnight wasn’t possible and that they had actually only been inserted 1km from their objective.

  • @Luke-dj2tk

    @Luke-dj2tk

    10 ай бұрын

    Fucking hell. What a comment!

  • @KLC6432
    @KLC64325 ай бұрын

    James English is an unbelievable interviewer. Top notch. Asks the question and waits for the question to be answered in full.

  • @HamishBanish

    @HamishBanish

    24 күн бұрын

    I agree. James English has good interview techniques His Glasgow accent is shit, to be fair, but his question and answer cadence is good

  • @womanonabicycle
    @womanonabicycle Жыл бұрын

    I used to work in a place where he came in once or twice a week. I had no idea who he was for a while. He's a very decent bloke. Polite, respectful, quiet, funny. Much respect.

  • @jamesgibson6522
    @jamesgibson65222 жыл бұрын

    Amazing life story, and I love the way James lets the story flow no stupid interruptions

  • @chrisillingworth7057

    @chrisillingworth7057

    2 жыл бұрын

    1

  • @DavyMcKay

    @DavyMcKay

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agreed. Too many interviewers treat it like a vanity project. James hits the sweet spot and let's his guests shine.

  • @7071t6

    @7071t6

    2 жыл бұрын

    Chris Ryan is full of total and utter bs other than walking the 7 days to Syria, the rest of the story killing over 250 Iraq men fighting hand to hand, etc etc its all bull shit, all based on witness who seen then and knew what they had seen and what had happened? Michael Ussher did a doco called bravo two zero the real story, kzread.info/dash/bejne/n4SZj8WYY8ineco.html ?

  • @jonesconrad1

    @jonesconrad1

    2 жыл бұрын

    total contrast to True Geordie who just butts in with inane comments all the time, "I've seen a documentary" yeah we've all seen it, let the interesting person talk

  • @johnleckieWATP

    @johnleckieWATP

    Жыл бұрын

    Just as well cause the questions he asks are usually irrelevant.

  • @CraigNiel
    @CraigNiel2 жыл бұрын

    Best podcast I've ever listened to. Hour and a half felt like 5 minutes, would LOVE a part two. I could listen to this guy all day! p.s. if the world ever goes to shit I hope I'm trapped with him!!

  • @GTF85

    @GTF85

    2 жыл бұрын

    You not think it already has?🤣

  • @matty6848

    @matty6848

    2 жыл бұрын

    Craig for my 40th my wife brought me a tank day experience in Northampton. Working there is a ex S.A.S guy who wears his beret and he sets up all the attack games etc. during lunch he did like a meet and greet and a talk about his experiences. Kid you not listening to him was better than driving the tanks, there was about 30 of us swapping round tanks doing different machines etc and we sat there like kids watching a pantomime with the stories he told us, it was brilliant. He served in the first Iraq invasion he knows Chris and few others. He and his squadron were the first to be airdropped into Iraq to do pathfinder and reconnaissance. He said we were out there weeks before the first American soldier even stepped foot in Iraq. My wife asked me “what was the best part” I said listening to that S.A.S guy talk about his past. Tanks a Lot in Northampton the place is called👍🏼

  • @CraigNiel

    @CraigNiel

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@matty6848 I may have to check that out!

  • @matty6848

    @matty6848

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CraigNiel yes please do mate. If your into military things like that? I am hence the wife booked it for me. Much better than those supercar experiences, especially when you get to drive the Chieftain tank over a car, that’s brilliant and they have some old Soviet made dragonov destroyer tanks that get to drive big 60 ton monsters when you start that Russian V12 turbo Diesel engine the noise they make!!! Man😮

  • @hughmacintyre7000

    @hughmacintyre7000

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's right Craig you hit the nail in the head the best Story I've heard yet

  • @PeterPan-wk9yc
    @PeterPan-wk9yc2 жыл бұрын

    I met Chris whilst serving....one thing I can a sure the viewers...this man is more dangerous than any criminal...not only a trained assisan but also has the brains as well which makes him dangerous. Thanks for your service Chris!

  • @joefrancisuvf

    @joefrancisuvf

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes his authenticity shines through. Would be a big mistake for muggers to try and attack him.

  • @danm5602

    @danm5602

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Jacques Clément The same thing you are

  • @aviationiceman9549

    @aviationiceman9549

    2 жыл бұрын

    Peter Pan ????? Well that says it all

  • @PeterPan-wk9yc

    @PeterPan-wk9yc

    2 жыл бұрын

    Aviation Ice talk about pot kettle black.

  • @aviationiceman9549

    @aviationiceman9549

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PeterPan-wk9yc explain!

  • @feathermen1138
    @feathermen11382 жыл бұрын

    Chris is an absolute legend... He's the reason I joined up....I remember reading "The One That Got Away" at 15 then at 17 I joined up.

  • @bigad6615

    @bigad6615

    Жыл бұрын

    🧢

  • @davidstuart3398
    @davidstuart33982 жыл бұрын

    Whole different gravy this guy ,there's no gangster would begin to measure up .Had a older family member in SAS well retired .these are machines.

  • @kezminnufc
    @kezminnufc2 жыл бұрын

    I ran the great North run a few year ago. This hero this gentleman was running for the same people I was running for metro radio cash for kids. When I was in the tent getting my legs rubbed at the finish in South Shields, I looked up Chris Ryan was standing next to me chatting away to the staff and I was looking thinking I recognise his face Where's he from then when it dawned on me im sure he's been on the tv but something big so I asked one of the metro radio staff who that guy was standing there before 🤪 She replied "im sure its the SAS DUDE". MY HEART SANK. So i ran around looking for him i was absolutely devastated. I wanted thank him for what he done for our country and give him a hug and get a photo but he was GONE. My heart sank but I told everyone about it all my mates and stuff but I will cross paths again 1 day with him and get a photo .

  • @christopherdouglas732
    @christopherdouglas7322 жыл бұрын

    SAS are different level, makes you laugh when in modern day life you hear so many people tell you they are tired because they have had a hard day at work........hats off to our arm forces

  • @MetalFreak187
    @MetalFreak1872 жыл бұрын

    Can I just say, I realised I've just listened to Chris talk for easily, 10 mins without any interruption Well done James, seriously, great interviewing.

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    2 жыл бұрын

    👍🏼

  • @petershuttleworth3633
    @petershuttleworth36332 жыл бұрын

    I am a TA at a local school and in our class, we have reluctant writers and readers and there's one pupil whereby I tried to enthuse him into reading books but to no avail. What I realised is that he is interested in war so I had one of Chris Ryan's books so handed it to him and is currently reading it....thank you Chris. And it was Bravo Two Zero that engaged me into reading..

  • @samrodian919

    @samrodian919

    2 жыл бұрын

    But Chris didn't write that one, Andy MacNab did

  • @Theoriginalbigbrillo
    @Theoriginalbigbrillo2 жыл бұрын

    James, you need to get Chris back on with a part 2 Bro Exploring his Post military experience in civvy Street as a Bodyguard ;)

  • @UserNameTaken007

    @UserNameTaken007

    2 жыл бұрын

    James this must rank as one of your best yet, such a captivating listen 👍

  • @matty6848

    @matty6848

    2 жыл бұрын

    Bodyguard work is mostly boring where nothing happens. My friend was in the Parachute regiment, served in Bosnia, Northern Ireland, Iraq, Afghanistan plus other conflicts. He left the army/Paras after 22 years and did some bodyguard work in Dubai and Africa for mainly rich oil CEO’s etc and said although the money is good 10/11k a month take home, he said the actual threat to the people he was protecting was minimal but they like to have a bodyguard, because it gives them status. He said most days are repetitive and boring. He did it for two years which allowed him to save enough to buy his first house almost outright, and now works for Network rail as a area manager and loves it👍🏼

  • @petertheboomscott2104

    @petertheboomscott2104

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ask him about the truth on Bravo Two Zero story. Document THE REAL BRAVO TWO ZERO. It’s an eye opener 😳🤔💥

  • @MadTitanGamer
    @MadTitanGamer2 жыл бұрын

    Went to bed at 23:50 and my son sent me this, said to the Mrs I’ll just watch a few minutes it will help me get off as I don’t sleep well. Watched the bloody lot in one go and enjoyed it that much I couldn’t get to sleep after 😂 absolutely brilliant and what a top bloke Chris is 👍🏻

  • @hg8832

    @hg8832

    2 жыл бұрын

    Starting it right now at 12:45 brilliant

  • @wilspu5590

    @wilspu5590

    Жыл бұрын

    Listen to it again

  • @tonykennedy8483
    @tonykennedy84832 жыл бұрын

    That was f'king brilliant, Chris is an interesting speaker and James just pointed him at a topic and let him get on with it. My Dad (RIP) was 40 years in the British Army and from the North East of England, so this was like listening to him or one of his old Army peers telling me stories I really do hope there's a PT2 and considering how interesting some of the other podcasts look I've already subscribed

  • @dun0790

    @dun0790

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha similar boat m8 my dad was only 10 years though but aye this brings back memories it was just missing a French joke

  • @beakbreaker4288
    @beakbreaker42882 жыл бұрын

    Seriously. By far and away one of your best guests on the channel. Brave men like this allow all of us the freedoms we have today. I for one, am sincerely grateful for their service, and wish them all the very best.

  • @kevinadamson5768
    @kevinadamson57682 жыл бұрын

    I was a young soldier in the 80,s and did two tours of Northern Ireland and to this day I can pick up on vibes and trouble brewing in a pub 30 years later, its like a sixth sense that's been instilled into you. It never leaves you and never will. I never sit with my back to anyone in a strange pub because I know if it kicks off ill either make a run for it or get the first punch in, it's a survival thing, fight or flight.

  • @joefrancisuvf
    @joefrancisuvf2 жыл бұрын

    That's got to be one of the best 1.5 hours I've spent on a podcast ever. Man this guy has so many stories.

  • @bartman9400
    @bartman9400 Жыл бұрын

    There were a few things brought up on this interview, I thought about an interview with R Lee Ermy and he mentioned about people he had being put through drill instruction who were sent out to Vietnam and unfortunately never made it back alive, and he read there names in the obituary section and he said he shed a few tears but never in front of the men he trained. Obviously long before the movie were he played the same roll that he worked as years before.

  • @burants89
    @burants892 жыл бұрын

    These guys were fucking legends, tough as fuck who have earned their place in the history books

  • @conorfields2660

    @conorfields2660

    2 жыл бұрын

    But were beaten many times by IRA

  • @pauljones8218

    @pauljones8218

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@conorfields2660 aahh but not all of the time sometimes the sas had a win just saying

  • @kliensgendraule3154

    @kliensgendraule3154

    Жыл бұрын

    @@conorfields2660 proof?

  • @jamesspicer5628
    @jamesspicer56285 ай бұрын

    Phenomenal interview from start to finish. Absolute respect for men like Chris Ryan, amazing. Also, hats off to your interview technique, ask the questions, and let the guest do the talking with intelligent comments and questions. Great stuff.

  • @JIMMYBA11BA65
    @JIMMYBA11BA656 ай бұрын

    Excellent podcast. Could listen to Chris all day and I respect the fact you let the guests speak uninterupted. Have seen a few of your podcasts now and every conversation comes accross as very genuine and thought provoking. Good stuff

  • @marekhouba1128
    @marekhouba11282 жыл бұрын

    Men like Chis have so much to share..we need to get behind people like him..especially in this day and age.. humility, self reflection, honesty..no judgement.. what a quality super class human being

  • @soniauk4284
    @soniauk42848 ай бұрын

    What an absolute enthralling interview 😯 Chris' description of the seven day ordeal was at times so difficult to hear at times but the passion he had for his team was so heartfelt. Thank you @JamesEnglish for letting the interview flow . Great interview xxx

  • @richardbug3094
    @richardbug3094 Жыл бұрын

    Holy shit I was not prepared for 32:36 I was completely in shock when he said that. What a riveting podcast, had me going through more emotions then most oscar winning films these days, bloody good job there mate.

  • @johnfraser9243

    @johnfraser9243

    Жыл бұрын

    Guy was from muirhouse

  • @theophrastusbombastus1359

    @theophrastusbombastus1359

    9 ай бұрын

    ​@@johnfraser9243I think he didn't want to mention the village for a reason

  • @johnfraser9243

    @johnfraser9243

    9 ай бұрын

    @@theophrastusbombastus1359 yeah my bad buddy

  • @davechapman9544
    @davechapman95442 жыл бұрын

    what a gentleman, read all his books and the humility is unbelievable.

  • @khewitthome1436
    @khewitthome14362 жыл бұрын

    James thanks for being the type of interviewer who lets them speak! Great stuff mate!

  • @fellrunner1964
    @fellrunner19642 жыл бұрын

    There’s no way you can compare a man who chooses to walk a path in life that takes him to the pinnacle of soldering with a man who chose a path that took him to be a bare knuckle fighter, or a General amongst football hooligans. Chris Ryan is a legend in his own right, a man amongst others who are a select few at the top of their game.

  • @newton18311

    @newton18311

    2 жыл бұрын

    You Never Never leave mates behind jackanory comes to mind,

  • @mikeh5714

    @mikeh5714

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@newton18311 Looking forward to seeing your own interview and experiences...

  • @newton18311

    @newton18311

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mikeh5714 Don't believe all you read,

  • @stevepenny1835

    @stevepenny1835

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@newton18311 - unless you have proof to the contrary then you are just guessing. I worked with guys who know what happened and their story doesn't contradict Chris Ryan.

  • @newton18311

    @newton18311

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@stevepenny1835 you don't walk off and leave mates

  • @johnw2259
    @johnw2259 Жыл бұрын

    Like the fact that you are letting him speak without talking over him, one sub from me

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks John

  • @stuartrowan7416
    @stuartrowan741610 ай бұрын

    Best hour and a half I've spent on a podcast 👌🏼 part 2 would be awesome. I remember reading The One That Got Away when I was a teenager. Was absolute hooked on it. This brought it all back. Brilliant. What a man.

  • @nnniiiaaallllll
    @nnniiiaaallllll2 жыл бұрын

    Chris' talk about reading books cuts so true, my old man was thick as shit at school, dropped out at 15 and worked on a pig farm, but read and self taught to himself so much more than the education system could give to him, and the same thing has happened to me. Reading is such an underrated skill and means of learning, even if it is just by reading a book you enjoy and not a classic piece of literature. Reading is the best way we can educate ourselves and learn what we want to learn and enjoy.

  • @mmaukk3080
    @mmaukk30802 жыл бұрын

    Excellent podcast. Please get more people like this on rather than drug dealers.

  • @gms77777
    @gms777772 жыл бұрын

    Another top interview James...i can only imagine the dedication and mindset it takes to make it in the SAS..total respect 🙏

  • @craigsmith2030
    @craigsmith20302 жыл бұрын

    Quick thinker, tough man, could kill you in a heart beat, or spin you in circles, in the shadows. Brilliant podcast james, time flew by. Hope you have chris back on for a part 2.

  • @englishenglish4788
    @englishenglish47882 жыл бұрын

    Great interview. Thanks a lot. He’s not been doing it for a long time now, but what he has to share feels completely fresh and relevant. What a guy.

  • @simonmoon8773
    @simonmoon87732 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely captivating - I don’t think I blinked once during that for fear of missing anything! Brilliant stuff.

  • @jasong5696
    @jasong56962 жыл бұрын

    I read his books while in prison down the block it was like watching a film this guy is the real deal

  • @SJM_Media
    @SJM_Media2 жыл бұрын

    This is the best one i have seen. I could listen to Chris's stories all day. So interesting and an absolute hero. I cant believe how good he looks after shit he has to deal with.

  • @kaymacleod4575
    @kaymacleod45752 жыл бұрын

    This is the only podcast I watch/listen to. James is the only guy that gets it just right, in my opinion. Respect for his guests and the perfect amount of interaction. Just brilliant. Well done! 👏

  • @adriannorthyorks.470
    @adriannorthyorks.4702 жыл бұрын

    Riveting stuff, Chris is such a great talker, could listen all day.

  • @TheBimic
    @TheBimic2 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic interview . I found it funny when he said “by that point I had lost my sense of humour “ ! Understatement of the year !

  • @JohnConboy1
    @JohnConboy12 жыл бұрын

    What a fascinating podcast. Guys like this put all those wannabe hardmen/ plastic gangsters to shame. Well done James for sitting back and letting Chris speak. Top marks fellas.

  • @RobertSole-yu6vu
    @RobertSole-yu6vu9 сағат бұрын

    This was a fantastic interview and I found myself welling up a couple of times. Bizarre that men from impoverished backgrounds can achieve so much for their country. I come from nothing and gave my kids everything. If I had my life again I’d raise them in poverty and make them truly appreciate life. You only really hold life dear when you have almost died many times R.Sole xx

  • @desijuice2729
    @desijuice27292 жыл бұрын

    What an incredible story!THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU HAVE DONE FOR YOUR COUNTRY!cant wait to read your books👍

  • @drutgat2
    @drutgat2 Жыл бұрын

    Chris Ryan strikes me as an incredibly bright, articulate, and humane person.

  • @paulwatkins142
    @paulwatkins1422 жыл бұрын

    Great interview really enjoyed listening to him talking about his SAS days... Wot a unit they are.. Its unbelievable to listen about it. Can't wait for part 2 in the near future..

  • @craig0101
    @craig01012 жыл бұрын

    Chris is by far the baddest and maddest guy you've had on yet James. Absolute fantastic podcast. Stay blessed brother 💙

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Craig ❤️

  • @craig0101

    @craig0101

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JamesEnglish Hope you and the family have a wonderful Christmas and New year brother. Stay blessed James💙

  • @gregorybathurst4326

    @gregorybathurst4326

    2 жыл бұрын

    How do you reconcile ,him being bad & mad when his bravo book was half fantasy .

  • @tonys8448

    @tonys8448

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@gregorybathurst4326 he passed SAS selection... nothing more needs to be said

  • @dancarter482

    @dancarter482

    Жыл бұрын

    @@gregorybathurst4326 That was "Mc Nab". Chris's book is 'The One that Got Away.'

  • @spoonfed7724
    @spoonfed77242 жыл бұрын

    Always been interested in listening to SF operators. Their minds are built different and it’s always a pleasure to hear some of these unimaginable situations they were put in.

  • @blackbird5634

    @blackbird5634

    2 жыл бұрын

    Started at home for me with dad and granddad, and my mom never stood around with her hands in her pockets, things got done for the family as a family. We were a team and they made sure we all knew that life was about teamwork. Now that doesn't mean you can't square yourself away, that does come first in many ways, but then it's off to make sure everyone is ok. And one important thing most guys don't touch on is this: you have a ''shelf life'' as an operator. It's not a lifetime position, It's hard work and then you're out. You go off and be a bodyguard, you take up another profession, write books whatever. But you are not in high speed shape forever. Before you know it, it's all in the past.

  • @dannypage6631
    @dannypage66312 жыл бұрын

    What a man. What an absolute inspiration. Really enjoyed watching this.

  • @caseyreynolds1318
    @caseyreynolds13182 ай бұрын

    Please do a part 2, I watch all your videos this is one of the best.

  • @rmbteesside
    @rmbteesside2 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely loved this James , best by far could have listened to him all day . I have read loads on the sas but this guy went a lot deeper than other special forces soldiers do usually, loved his honesty about his mental health issues and got to say brilliant interview.

  • @wilspu5590

    @wilspu5590

    Жыл бұрын

    Listen to it again

  • @stuart30ful
    @stuart30ful2 жыл бұрын

    Had me pissing myself when Chris was talking about him and his brother in the pub...shows even the best can misread a situation, but bring it to a successful ending and quite a humorous one at that. Bloody awesome watching and what a top bloke.

  • @tonyo3814
    @tonyo38142 жыл бұрын

    I could Listen to Chris all day what I guy 🙏🏼 hopefully he can get back on for a part 2, the info and stories he has is unbelievable. Excellent podcast as always James keep them coming big man !!

  • @chrissilvester5663
    @chrissilvester5663 Жыл бұрын

    What a brilliant podcast this is. Chris Ryan tells the most amazing story especially when he was out in the desert by himself evading capture during Bravo Two Zero patrol that went tits up. Fact he survived such an ordeal is just remarkable. This man is one hell of a survivor & what a privilege it was listening to such a geezerq

  • @Lambertsteeth
    @Lambertsteeth2 жыл бұрын

    Great interview mate. Really need a part 2 to this guy. Seen and done so much. 👌🏻

  • @nmac8909
    @nmac89092 жыл бұрын

    Fabulous interview. This is what I want to c on utube, and this is what I want to show to my children. This is the type of man who should be going around schools inspiring our youth x

  • @dirkdiggler4667
    @dirkdiggler46672 жыл бұрын

    I was completely hooked from start to finish.Fascinating pod cast and another gem.well done James.

  • @mrsimo7144
    @mrsimo71442 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic interview and Chris Ryan is a legend along with the other SF team. Thanks so much. James. Brilliant work.

  • @cunners1953
    @cunners19532 жыл бұрын

    Great guest !! Real tough guy & good role model ! No disrespect but these wallies that have been in jail etc are getting boring , same old boring story & in my opinion we shouldn't be glorifying street crime ! Get some paramedics on , these guys are on the front line day in day out , 3am dealing with drunken morons , domestic violence, traffic incidents etc these are the real hero's!!

  • @matty6848

    @matty6848

    2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly. How many of those street thugs wold last in the deserts of Iraq being chased by the Iraqi army carrying all that gear, outgunned, out manned probably 100 to 1, knowing one wrong move or decision could cost you brutal torture and death? Not many I’d say?!?

  • @Jamtastical

    @Jamtastical

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m ex Royal Marines and now paramedic. I’ve seen and dealt with far more trauma as a paramedic than I ever did in the military. Appreciate your comment. 🙏🏻

  • @questioneverything1010

    @questioneverything1010

    Жыл бұрын

    Finally someone with some perspective!

  • @numheed
    @numheed3 ай бұрын

    thank you for your service.

  • @blackbird5634
    @blackbird56342 жыл бұрын

    It's medicine to hear this guy talk about the thoughts going through his head. It's like an NA meeting. Nothing is too far out, nothing is off the table, and it helps to hear it.

  • @rumplestiltskin3268

    @rumplestiltskin3268

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well said

  • @cuskeybhoy7428
    @cuskeybhoy74282 жыл бұрын

    Favourite one yet, could have Listened to him for hours fingers crossed for a part 2 👌🏻

  • @genethomas2000
    @genethomas20002 жыл бұрын

    Thoroughly brilliant. Chris is such a great story teller and it's nice that he was just allowed to speak. I could easily sit through another 90 minutes of him speaking.

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    2 жыл бұрын

    👍🏼

  • @d.akerejola6165

    @d.akerejola6165

    2 жыл бұрын

    I couldn’t give a monkeys

  • @d.akerejola6165

    @d.akerejola6165

    2 жыл бұрын

    His best phrase

  • @fullenglishbreakfast3289

    @fullenglishbreakfast3289

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's exactly what he is, a story teller

  • @mattlee8628
    @mattlee86282 жыл бұрын

    Incredible you could listen to this man all day!

  • @AlexRG8
    @AlexRG82 жыл бұрын

    Unbelievable. Remembering reading Bravo 2 0 and The One That Got Away many years ago but to hear Chris talk about it some twenty years later is really something else.

  • @paulbrewster2327
    @paulbrewster23272 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant podcast James. Watched it from start to finish. Thank you.

  • @jeanbilly8466
    @jeanbilly84662 жыл бұрын

    This man's life story had me Mesmorized i loved it .. I pictured every event in my mind wow ..speechless.x

  • @pcat1378
    @pcat13782 жыл бұрын

    Always loved how the Army just told you to get on with it. Made you develop problem solving skills at every level without having meetings about everything you soon learnt doing anything was better than nothing.

  • @leeh6816
    @leeh68162 жыл бұрын

    That was fantastic. A great guest but importantly a brilliant interviewer; asks a question, let’s the guest respond but also listens and ask a relevant follow on question. Very rare these days. 👍

  • @TheTraditionalGolfer
    @TheTraditionalGolfer2 жыл бұрын

    Without a doubt the best podcast you have ever done Chris Ryan is some chap ...i could have sat and listened to 100hrs of talking from him and not got bored a truly incredible individual. I love how intelligent and articulate he is but also how animated he gets you can see he still has the bite in him if he wanted to turn it on. And as always James letting his guests talk not butting in like alot do and asking just the right things at the right time, and I must mention James adjusts brilliant to suit each individuals personality which is a great skill in itself👍

  • @benjohngabriel6260
    @benjohngabriel62602 жыл бұрын

    What a man! His English & how well spoken he is, remarkable! 1 in a 1000 that man 😎

  • @Bad_Gnasher
    @Bad_Gnasher Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely outstanding podcast James. Would love a part 2.

  • @davidh6300
    @davidh63002 жыл бұрын

    This is the sort of person I admire. Humble and kind but confident and tough.

  • @James-wl6bt
    @James-wl6bt2 жыл бұрын

    We need Chris back for part 2!!

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    2 жыл бұрын

    Soon mate 👍🏼

  • @bigdog4865

    @bigdog4865

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JamesEnglish any updates on part 2 mate

  • @lindapow9351
    @lindapow93512 жыл бұрын

    Great interview and its a story to many Never Give Up on yourself when life feels tough! look forward to your continuous real stories.

  • @johnward3552
    @johnward3552 Жыл бұрын

    I have had the pleasure to meet Chris he's no joke. Apart from being there this is the best person to put into words what it's all about. 10/10

  • @andyhelstrip5002
    @andyhelstrip50022 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely fantastic. A pleasure to meet Chris at a book signing, a privilege to have shaken his hand. Really enjoyed the stories, thanks.

  • @rossm685
    @rossm6852 жыл бұрын

    Some heavy duty stories from mr Ryan!! Well done getting him on James 👌✌

  • @lumpygravy38
    @lumpygravy382 жыл бұрын

    Squandered my time in the Army. At the time it was a real opportunity for anyone who cultivated a positive, determined mindset and didn't draw attention for the wrong reasons. ' The grey man '. I appreciate the fact the SAS guys are extremely motivated , self disciplined human beings who hold themselves to the highest standards. Imo!

  • @markbewley4974
    @markbewley49742 жыл бұрын

    Most real life interview I have ever watched. Brilliant !

  • @edwardmorley5273
    @edwardmorley52732 жыл бұрын

    Went to an evening of Chris Ryan many years ago, he was absolutely brilliant and very informative... Great time.

  • @StevenSmith-mk5fg
    @StevenSmith-mk5fg2 жыл бұрын

    His book 'The One That Got Away' was the second book I ever read. I was 16 at the time and it was my introduction to just how powerful the book can be. It's because there are no visuals and so you are forced to use your own imagination. This is why everyone perceives a book slightly differently despite reading the same text.

  • @Spartanm333
    @Spartanm3332 жыл бұрын

    This guy has green running through his blood. Huge respect from me beyond the regiment. So much sense, purpose, intelligence and empathy - not what you would expect. I wish he was my mate (and I was ARV in the cops, with mates like brothers).

  • @coolI12332
    @coolI123322 жыл бұрын

    Love this podcast! Thank you

  • @nosferatu8293
    @nosferatu82932 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic podcast there James! Really enjoyed listening to Colin's stories. Brilliant.

  • @NeObliviscaris3663
    @NeObliviscaris36632 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant James. Loved it, met Chris a few times over the years through military background. Comes across very calm but he is without a doubt one of the hardest men I've met.

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Bryan

  • @steveh5005
    @steveh50052 жыл бұрын

    So much of what he said resonates with me. Thats all I wanted to comment on. Really excellent interview conversation flowed.

  • @andynorris3537
    @andynorris35372 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant interview mate. Loved reading Chris's books as a kid and now as a adult

  • @Birdsnestboy
    @Birdsnestboy Жыл бұрын

    One of the most fascinating things I've watched. What an interview!!

  • @ginnywaldron5077
    @ginnywaldron50772 жыл бұрын

    Best podcast by far of anything you've ever done,read all of Chris Ryan's n Andy mcnabs books,they was has good as of any pyscohic tablets I've ever took. Thank you James.

  • @andygordon2599
    @andygordon25992 жыл бұрын

    Toughest guy you will have interviewed so far by a mile

  • @scotchviking3916

    @scotchviking3916

    2 жыл бұрын

    Without a doubt!

  • @truthhasnofeelings5245

    @truthhasnofeelings5245

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I haven’t been on it yet tho..

  • @cunners1953

    @cunners1953

    2 жыл бұрын

    Or me ..

  • @kevindoughty3907

    @kevindoughty3907

    2 жыл бұрын

    Or Ronnie Pickering.. 😉

  • @charlieday1818

    @charlieday1818

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@kevindoughty3907 90% of people reading this like 🧐

  • @Daft_Lad1994
    @Daft_Lad19942 жыл бұрын

    Massive inspiration Chris Ryan, never got bored i could listen to him every day very interesting

  • @Sauron191
    @Sauron1912 жыл бұрын

    Utter UTTER RESPECT Chris!!! Totally 100% get what you were saying about the ‘street wise’ thing, being able to spot and sense things .. I had a harsh childhood, council estate upbringing, the only reason I went to school was for the ‘free dinners’ as I knew half the time I wouldn’t get an evening meal .. in all honesty it turned me extremely anxious, nervous and most likely made me see things that were totally unlikely to happen BUT it also gave me the skills as you say to sense and get out of the way before anything happened … Once again Chris utter UTTER RESPECT!!! 👊🏻👊🏻

  • @nickharmer3049
    @nickharmer30492 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely the nuts 💯. What an interview. Top drawer.!! Massive props to you James. Chris is one in a million.! Bless up bro 👊

  • @manakara9821

    @manakara9821

    2 жыл бұрын

    So you believe fiction? This is 80% proven fiction.

  • @hair4alluk
    @hair4alluk2 жыл бұрын

    I have always avoided Chris Ryan - because of media influences. Shame on me… great interview James English, I did not realise you were there!!!

  • @ariesclaw8623
    @ariesclaw86232 жыл бұрын

    What a fantastic interview, amazing endurance and stories

  • @philipstatham4720
    @philipstatham47202 жыл бұрын

    Stumbled across a snippet of this on TikTok. Immediately searched on KZread and can honestly say what an amazing podcast. Some interviewers like the sound of their own voice, But James just asks a great question and let’s the guest tell the story. Nothing but respect for Chris, who is open and honest in his responses, plus a complete nutter back in the day by the sound of it. Love the way he is passionate about kids being educated as well. Keep up the amazing work both of you 👍

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    2 жыл бұрын

    👍🏼

  • @mrt1878
    @mrt18782 жыл бұрын

    Awesome interview, sat down to watch 10 minutes and ended up glued to the screen watching the whole thing. Brilliant interview 👏

  • @JamesEnglish

    @JamesEnglish

    2 жыл бұрын

    👍🏼

  • @SPARTAN24YORKSHIRE
    @SPARTAN24YORKSHIRE2 жыл бұрын

    Best podcast I've seen. What a guy. Great interview 👍