War Hero Survives Taliban Bomb and Reveals Dark Future of America

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Joey Jones worked as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (bomb) Technician, deploying to both Iraq and Afghanistan on separate tours. During his last deployment to Afghanistan, Jones was responsible for disarming and destroying more than 80 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and thousands of pounds of other unknown bulk explosives. It was during that tour he stepped on an IED, resulting in the loss of both of his legs above the knee and severe damage to his right forearm and both wrists. Joey Jones is currently a contributor on Fox News.
00:00 Intro
1:41 Raised in Georgia, Father’s influence + community
07:51 Not growing up religious + difference in Whites
10:44 First job & racing
13:48 Insecurities growing up
15:44 Dumbest questions people ask him + other physical impacts
21:42 Any benefits from this? Duality of mindset
28:55 Why join the Marines? Re-enlisting into EOD + adrenaline junkies
40:08 Bomb disposals in war
42:40 IEDs in Afghanistan v Iraq
45:20 1st experiences with IEDs + growing false “confidence”
52:45 The day that changed everything
1:05:33 Waking up in hospital + “render safe”
1:13:13 Recovering & rehabilitation
1:17:10 Mentality & support, Not understanding PTSD + “culture and mission”
1:27:26 Finding purpose now + What is masculinity?
1:32:45 Relationship with his wife + How he proposed
1:37:38 Biggest sacrifices were losing friends, Afghan withdrawal + disunity now
1:44:57 Being optimistic about America

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  • @markgagnon
    @markgagnonАй бұрын

    Joeys the man, thanks for coming through bro

  • @trippyhq7229
    @trippyhq7229Ай бұрын

    Cannot wait for this podcast to blow up. Love how personal mark is with his interviews and amazing ability to cut tension.

  • @markgagnon

    @markgagnon

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks for being part of the ride

  • @louischapman3716

    @louischapman3716

    Ай бұрын

    You could have said take off instead of blow up

  • @mattmorganRnR
    @mattmorganRnRАй бұрын

    The best one I’ve seen yet. I have followed Joey and really think he’s such an inspiration. Thanks for putting him on. Absolute American HERO 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏

  • @4everhumbl36
    @4everhumbl36Ай бұрын

    2x OEF 100% Disabled Combat Veteran here…. Words can’t ever express what WAR is truly like 😔 Salute to ALL fallen Soldiers and any victims and casualties of warfare still with us 🫡 🇺🇸

  • @NobodysGh0sT

    @NobodysGh0sT

    Ай бұрын

    I hope he hearts your comment, sir. I do not know what is like because I've never fought one. I tried to enlist in 2003 because I _wanted_ to go to Afghanistan but I wasn't going to pass the physical. I competed in Tae Kwon Do and blew my knees to the point that they're actually curved from all the snap style kicks you throw in competition and training but are useless in a street fight. The Army Doctors said there was no way my knees would've held up out there they said. It broke my heart but now looking back it was for the best. I knew I was tough but I also knew and understood that I wasn't ten feet tall and bulletproof. I had a few friends who thought they were and sadly they had early ends to their lives. Sorry for the long comment. Thank you for your service. I'm not from the U.S. but I think you guys are pretty cool. Stay Awesome and Frosty my Friend.

  • @crackmarci

    @crackmarci

    28 күн бұрын

    How you protect america by going to place who citizen dont even know what america is

  • @TheCombatCameraGuy
    @TheCombatCameraGuy27 күн бұрын

    One of the best podcast episodes. Im a vet and his way to put into words what I cant is amazing.

  • @user-bo4wq5hx8s
    @user-bo4wq5hx8sАй бұрын

    Dude this guy is the man..😢

  • @NS-hj7km
    @NS-hj7kmАй бұрын

    He hit it spot on about veterans not able to keep a job because of a lack of a mission and lack of community. I’ve experienced it twice. I think I’m now in a place where I’ve refound my purpose. I didn’t realize others were going through the same process

  • @74the_magpie
    @74the_magpieАй бұрын

    Thank you for your sacrifice sir. You’re an amazing person.

  • @chaldeankurdistani2322
    @chaldeankurdistani2322Ай бұрын

    Mark i want to personally thank you from the bottom of my heart. My father is going through some bad stuff with his kidneys he will probably not make it. I have been deeply depressed for the past couple of months because of it and when i watch your podcast and the guests you bring on i forget all my problems for couple of hours. Thank you so much and greetings from iraq ❤️

  • @markgagnon

    @markgagnon

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing. Hoping he recovers. 🤞🏼

  • @ksiss8616
    @ksiss8616Ай бұрын

    Seriously has become my favorite pod...awesome content thank you

  • @carlywalker6157
    @carlywalker6157Ай бұрын

    Great questions, great conversation. 👍🏻

  • @FredFrederick-yg9hd
    @FredFrederick-yg9hdАй бұрын

    Such an Inspirational Story by a Truly Amazing Human Being. Stay Forever Blessed 🙏 .

  • @corleonedon77
    @corleonedon77Ай бұрын

    Love the content dude, rapidly becoming one of the best interview podcasts on the internet

  • @shawnp6653
    @shawnp6653Ай бұрын

    Great interview guys.

  • @James.19
    @James.19Ай бұрын

    Great work once again mark

  • @JoseHernandez-lz2rz
    @JoseHernandez-lz2rzАй бұрын

    Glad I joined the camp on IG. Came straight here as soon as I got the notification. Thank you Mark GAGGY (Flagrant inside joke) hahaha

  • @WhatDoesAZebraDo

    @WhatDoesAZebraDo

    Ай бұрын

    Your comment instantly made me think of "GIGGITY GIGGITY GIGGITY GIGGITY" 😂 DUNNO WHY

  • @WhatDoesAZebraDo

    @WhatDoesAZebraDo

    Ай бұрын

    Am i funny?

  • @WhatDoesAZebraDo

    @WhatDoesAZebraDo

    Ай бұрын

    Who is funnier Me or Joe Rogan

  • @dannymiller3905
    @dannymiller3905Ай бұрын

    I am very glad you are entertaining your thirst for knowledge with respect and integrity. There are many people on multiple platforms that are already established that can not perform with your level of authenticity. I hope these conversations change you, I hope they sharpen your perception to where you can definitively acknowledge when something is complete b.s. as you hear it so that you can better challenge us, the viewers, along with your peers. Love seeing you on Flagrant and I absolutely love the lane you are carving for yourself. Joe Rogan can't do his podcast forever that's reality, and i think you are well on your way of being a solid contender to occupy that space whenever the time comes. Mark bless you Bubba ❤

  • @markgagnon

    @markgagnon

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you, I hope you enjoy them too

  • @vitamind1200
    @vitamind1200Ай бұрын

    Gagnon, you're doing the damn thing my friend!!! Right at the top man, keep it coming and I'll be here for every one.

  • @markgagnon

    @markgagnon

    Ай бұрын

    🤞🏼

  • @concernedcitizen1899
    @concernedcitizen1899Ай бұрын

    Saw you kill at Andrew’s show in Toronto, been rocking with the pod from the beginning, keep going man. Amazing shit.

  • @projektmanlwc9936
    @projektmanlwc9936Ай бұрын

    Another absolute banger! Sharing this, trying to get you to a mil subs. Would be deserved.

  • @dannymiller3905
    @dannymiller3905Ай бұрын

    I also want to say while I'm outside at my bar, playing this podcast has got 6 people to stop talking and start periodically listening with full attention. 😂 Mark, you've got "the thing" 😊

  • @JDMzEj20
    @JDMzEj20Ай бұрын

    GREAT AMERICAN HERO! , Thank you Joey for your service & Mark for this amazing episode!

  • @charleshayes2729
    @charleshayes2729Ай бұрын

    Very intriguing

  • @markgagnon

    @markgagnon

    Ай бұрын

    Im glad you liked the convo

  • @WhatDoesAZebraDo
    @WhatDoesAZebraDoАй бұрын

    Been binging the podcast episodes for a couple of days now and i gotta say u a topnotch interviewer Mark! You ask the things i would ask those wonderfull beautifull guests i get to know through you. And i live in a country far from the US. Thank you

  • @markgagnon

    @markgagnon

    Ай бұрын

    Nice, I'm glad you enjoy the show

  • @MysteryzzzzzHere
    @MysteryzzzzzHereАй бұрын

    This is an amazing watch. I cannot share it out enough. when you said y’all were trying to say the Lord‘s Prayer and ended up, saying the Pledge of Allegiance. ❤️ I didn’t know the Lords Prayer either but because of this, I have learned the Lord’s Prayer. 🇺🇸

  • @tressietes04
    @tressietes04Ай бұрын

    Please get Lord Miles on your podcast. He was a T~ban captive and has an interesting story.

  • @ThisGuyPacks
    @ThisGuyPacksАй бұрын

    “How did you propose” I fucking lost it 😂

  • @thisoljak
    @thisoljakАй бұрын

    Hight....thats a good question

  • @kamayu8676
    @kamayu8676Ай бұрын

    Clicked on this by accident. So glad I did.

  • @markgagnon

    @markgagnon

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you bro

  • @anikdasdigital
    @anikdasdigitalАй бұрын

    Your videos are amazing. I really like it. I am a new subscriber to your channel. Can I talk with you Gagnon?

  • @tylerertle5211
    @tylerertle5211Ай бұрын

    This is wild, I met Joey at a coffee shop in Montana 😂💯 dude is an absolute legend. This show is awesome it’s great to see his story being told with one of the best podcasters there is 🫡

  • @salty_superspreader3647
    @salty_superspreader3647Ай бұрын

    HEY LOOK ITS JOEY. Bro Is Down To Earth....Like This Guy. ROLES With The Punches On News. Has Great Takes. ILL Watch Later Wheb I Get To Work

  • @salty_superspreader3647

    @salty_superspreader3647

    Ай бұрын

    Wow The Opening I Guess Ill Watch Now. SHT

  • @lindaoconnor6783

    @lindaoconnor6783

    Ай бұрын

    Agree! Joey is the real thing. Love this Patriot ❤

  • @ShesNotOfThisEarth
    @ShesNotOfThisEarthАй бұрын

    MARK LOOKS LIKE JESUS.... LIKE SERIOUSLY. WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MAN😂 IM SO STOKED TO WATCH THIS. THIS GUY IS FRIGGEN AMAZING. I FEEL SORROW FOR OUR SOLDIERS. AS A MILITARY KID FROM A LARGE MILITARY FAMILY... YOU CANT IMAGINE THE TOLL IT TAKES ON EVERYONE. MY MOM WAS IN THE GULF WAR AND SHE HAD TO GO OUT AND TEST THE SCUDS LAUNCHED BY SADAAM HUSSEIN. HER ORGANS ARE BAD AND BASICALLY SLOWLY DISSOLVING... VERY VERY SAD WHAT THEY HAVE TO ENDURE. AND FOR WHAT? THANKS MARK FOR GIVING HIM A PLATFORM... I KNOW THIS WILL BE AMAZING❤ 🇺🇸

  • @jackdarby3404
    @jackdarby3404Ай бұрын

    First five minute camp gang 🤟

  • @user-xk5tg5mu1z
    @user-xk5tg5mu1zАй бұрын

    Only in America do you find such bada$$'s we need more men like him his story is absolutely insane

  • @Frznwhrlpll
    @FrznwhrlpllАй бұрын

    Mark has been cooking wit grease bruh

  • @lindsayfan6031
    @lindsayfan6031Ай бұрын

    Can I subscribe more than once???

  • @Cdc1023
    @Cdc1023Ай бұрын

    😂😂😂yoooo I died when you said you’d probably be faster maybe shave a couple seconds off

  • @heatherjamison8464
    @heatherjamison8464Ай бұрын

    11 min drop. Yerrrrr

  • @Shakethe5Dusts
    @Shakethe5DustsАй бұрын

    Most recent shawn ryan. 🗿

  • @jiugypsy1311
    @jiugypsy1311Ай бұрын

    For the algorithms

  • @markgagnon

    @markgagnon

    Ай бұрын

    🥹

  • @MHollywood5
    @MHollywood5Ай бұрын

    So what's the most unbiased option? Fuck the love for the channel, forget the guest, forget the comments. Just a real thought without the keyboard mentality. KZread comments these days are so fake.

  • @user-zi4ms9hi8v
    @user-zi4ms9hi8vАй бұрын

    Dumb questions

  • @alexisrios6972
    @alexisrios6972Ай бұрын

    Third

  • @joenickel2269
    @joenickel2269Ай бұрын

    First

  • @ShesNotOfThisEarth

    @ShesNotOfThisEarth

    Ай бұрын

    😂

  • @MHollywood5

    @MHollywood5

    Ай бұрын

    No question, no thoughtful comment, that's it?

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