The HVT that John was assigned to locate in this story was a Afghan named “Gul Ahmed” who according to HUMINT, was said to be living the ultra remote Agam Valley, just below Bin Ladens former sanctuary of Tora Bora.. The Year prior, the battle of Tora Bora was where Delta Forces A Squadron had Bin Laden dead to rights, and a bogus “cease fire” deal took place between the Afghan Northern Alliance and Bin Ladens crippled force. This BS deal bought Bin Laded time to escape through the back passages into Pakistan and evade Americas Hunters for 11 years.. Going back to Gul Ahmed, (the man that John was tasked to locate) was the last known human that aided Bin Ladens escape from Tora Bora and into Pakistan.. Delta Force wanted to capture him to paint the picture of how, when and (where) Bin Laden was. Gul Ahmed is said to be the 1st HVT captured in the GWOT, and Johns singleton mission to this day is said to be the longest one man recce ever conducted in history.
Awesome!!!! If you don't mind, where can I find out more. You also posted on another comment about Delta doing a solo recce to recover the fallen during BHD in 93, do you know where I can find out more about that as well?
@@ssgtomen621 “Kill Bin Laden” by Dalton Fury is where most people first read about “Shrek” before anyone even knew his real name. It’s the 1st and most accurate account of the battle of Tora Bora 2001 to date. That other bit you’re asking about is just out of Mark Bowdens classic “Black Hawk Down”.. Delta operator Master Sergent John “Mace” Macejunas is the one your referring to. Old books man. There are some gems out there.
I've trained with Shrek, best training ever, had lunch and Dinner and drinks with him.... Hes the absolute best, he's so straight forward and can break things down like no one else and make it understandable and relatable, and funny AF and a great story teller.
I think they all are. I keep the door cracked pretending to go to sleep and my husband and his friends make me laugh on their weekend nights off. Also, the opium tea…. I still make that… with kratom.
@@slappy8941 what are you talking about? Get off of Reddit or whatever you’re on all day dork 😂 Simple Jack is from Tropic Thunder. That’s why he spelled it that way.
Spent 8 years in the 82nd 1st/504th and 5 years as a designated defensive marksman with Triple Canopy. I felt pretty good about my relatively short career until now😂😂
I tell you what I absolutely just enjoy listening to John Shrek McPhee talk about his crazy escapades. Touche on the simple Jack comment that's freaking awesome. "You gave him the simple Jack" classic Sean Penn I am Sam no Oscar. RLTW 3/75
I’ve seen a few of these podcasts involving men of this caliber and they all seem more clued up than most men in society given they’ve seen how shit life can be and yet they volunteer for even more of it all to protect their families and homeland without hearing a single story from them years past these men are true legends
What a legend. To stay upbeat and have the attitude to smile and laugh after seeing and doing incredible things is amazing. Best interview of it kind , Mike allowed him to talk and not Interupt like so many do. I was riveted to listen to this …. Incredible stuff. Really enjoyed it. Thank you guys. Blessings. D
I imagine John in some random small city saloon. Shortly after sitting down for a few, a wannabe drunk local moves in for the bully move. John laughs it off twice, then levels the guy so fast that no one has had a chance to put their beers down. No one says a word, and the evening carries on.
When I was training Shrek, Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow, I always tried to hammer in the fact that you need to keep your spirit animal close when facing difficult situations. I love all of my savege trainees. Their are like toddlers compared to me, but they tried their best to be warriors and that is enough for me. edit: 3:18 it was me who introduced Shrek to crack cocaine.
guys like him are so interesting because he comes off so calm. Yea he may be on some drugs but I’d say he’s earned it. But the dude could kill an entire room without breathing heavy. But he sounds so chill lol.
He said they shook everyone down at every checkpoint. But also said he made the entire trip w a valuable camera and a wad of cash. And potentially an American ID. wtf????
@@tonym6854as a white guy high af on meth? A ginger high af on meth? Naw... he crawled around on his belly in the desert for a week high af on meth. This guy is a grade a junky liar. I'm surprised Don Shipley hasn't called him out
He probably has ADHD helping him in this carrier. Me and others with this, sound high like this all the time...and on meds we calm down (yet they are stimulants)
He has an Iraq story where that got him past a checkpoint. He had stolen a toyota truck on the way out after whatever he was doing, they wanted no part of him acting like that.
This dude was high on a speed ball (Opiates and Meth) during a solo mission deep behind enemy lines. This dude is a fucking Legend
That sums it up!
He then acts slow while at gun point 😂😂😂
@@mynamejef7963 😂
Shrek doesn’t have PTSD, he has nostalgia 😂
The HVT that John was assigned to locate in this story was a Afghan named “Gul Ahmed” who according to HUMINT, was said to be living the ultra remote Agam Valley, just below Bin Ladens former sanctuary of Tora Bora.. The Year prior, the battle of Tora Bora was where Delta Forces A Squadron had Bin Laden dead to rights, and a bogus “cease fire” deal took place between the Afghan Northern Alliance and Bin Ladens crippled force. This BS deal bought Bin Laded time to escape through the back passages into Pakistan and evade Americas Hunters for 11 years.. Going back to Gul Ahmed, (the man that John was tasked to locate) was the last known human that aided Bin Ladens escape from Tora Bora and into Pakistan.. Delta Force wanted to capture him to paint the picture of how, when and (where) Bin Laden was. Gul Ahmed is said to be the 1st HVT captured in the GWOT, and Johns singleton mission to this day is said to be the longest one man recce ever conducted in history.
Absolutely fkn nuts
Gay
Awesome!!!! If you don't mind, where can I find out more. You also posted on another comment about Delta doing a solo recce to recover the fallen during BHD in 93, do you know where I can find out more about that as well?
@@ssgtomen621 “Kill Bin Laden” by Dalton Fury is where most people first read about “Shrek” before anyone even knew his real name. It’s the 1st and most accurate account of the battle of Tora Bora 2001 to date.
That other bit you’re asking about is just out of Mark Bowdens classic “Black Hawk Down”.. Delta operator Master Sergent John “Mace” Macejunas is the one your referring to.
Old books man. There are some gems out there.
@@Gman12959 Id be gay for Shrek too bud, don’t be shy about it 🙌🌈
Imagining a Tier 1 operator pretending to be mentally handicapped is just freakin hilarious and awesome at the same time.
that must be their secret tactic. Maybe i should use it in difficult situations.
I've trained with Shrek, best training ever, had lunch and Dinner and drinks with him.... Hes the absolute best, he's so straight forward and can break things down like no one else and make it understandable and relatable, and funny AF and a great story teller.
I think they all are. I keep the door cracked pretending to go to sleep and my husband and his friends make me laugh on their weekend nights off. Also, the opium tea…. I still make that… with kratom.
Aww thats cute you got to go on a date with your hero.
@@sukaenacornelius9285Now I’m gonna have to try it. I been curious about it.
And how much meth had he injested the day you "trained" with him? Because this guy is a joke to the us.
“You simple Jack’d him?” 😂😂😂😂
Legendary response
It's "jacked". Stop trying to be edgy.
@@slappy8941Stop attempting to correct peoples grammar on the internet. It’s cunty.
@@slappy8941 what are you talking about? Get off of Reddit or whatever you’re on all day dork 😂
Simple Jack is from Tropic Thunder. That’s why he spelled it that way.
@@slappy8941 You are wrong. It is a reference from the movie Tropic Thunder. It would be "Jack'd", stop being so uncultured.
I have listened to Shrek is several interviews. he is a total stud and very happy he was on our side
🤡
He's a total junk and clearly has never gotten clean. I guess we should enlist all meth addicts so they fan come up with stories like this
What I wouldn't do to have a few beers with this bloke. What an absolute character.
“Savage money” 😂😂😂
Derka derka derka!
@@pauliewalnuts5241 derka derka, mohammed jihad
@@pauliewalnuts5241derka derka means door door lmao
Spent 8 years in the 82nd 1st/504th and 5 years as a designated defensive marksman with Triple Canopy. I felt pretty good about my relatively short career until now😂😂
Red Devils hell yea 🤙🏼
Panda thinking about working for Triple Canopy but I heard it’s not the same but the opportunity seems cool would like to speak to you more.
1-504 C co here 🤘🏾
wasnt triple canopy supplying afghan warlords and police chiefs with chai boys?
This is a dude! Thanks for having him on Mike.
This is THE dude fr
Mike, we need a " You Just Got Simple Jacked" t-shirt.
Dude this guy is high as a kite on meth.
Sniffles and crazy yarns 🤔❄️☃️
🎿 🏂 ⛷️ 😉 for sure
This was the comment I was looking for
I've had this same shit, knew what it was from the get go.
😂
Me too, I knew all along from the start. 😮😊
This man is effortlessly funny 😂
He really is I can't imagine trying to fight next to this guy 😂
Hollywood should make a movie about this guy....
This dude is a proper guy to do that job.
The Sheriff of Baghdad!
That’s him yes.
🤡
Lmfao the way he calls them savages is hilarious, "Savage money or american? Yeahh i had savage money"
Yeah he's seen what kinda shit they do in that country. Savage is an apt term.
This guy is the best...
Listening to this interview I half expected to see him wear a tie-dye T-shirt
I tell you what I absolutely just enjoy listening to John Shrek McPhee talk about his crazy escapades. Touche on the simple Jack comment that's freaking awesome. "You gave him the simple Jack" classic Sean Penn I am Sam no Oscar. RLTW 3/75
He’s got balls that come in a dump truck man is Real . 🙏🏻👏👏👏
It's easy when you're high on meth. Which he is
I’ve seen a few of these podcasts involving men of this caliber and they all seem more clued up than most men in society given they’ve seen how shit life can be and yet they volunteer for even more of it all to protect their families and homeland without hearing a single story from them years past these men are true legends
What a legend. To stay upbeat and have the attitude to smile and laugh after seeing and doing incredible things is amazing. Best interview of it kind , Mike allowed him to talk and not Interupt like so many do. I was riveted to listen to this …. Incredible stuff. Really enjoyed it. Thank you guys. Blessings. D
Having a drink telling war stories, coach is goofy as hell and I love our convos but dude’s a legend lol
“Some dude ak’s me right in the chest like lalalala”
I like that they call it "Savage" money
You can tell this dude wants to get back into some war shit so bad lol
Naw he wants another hit of meth that's about it. 99% chances he's a compulsive liar like all the "heros" from that failed 20 year war
That dude is still on speed…😂😂
Bingo... he's a junky and like all junkies.... he's lying
I think he enjoys the white girl
Glad people like this share their stories
As a civilian, its painful seeing all these badasses tearing eachother down
RESPECT to all u guys
Hey that operator tier coffee ain't gonna shill itself😂
@@notyouraveragegoldenpotato that’s a great fuckin line 😂
@@notyouraveragegoldenpotatofucking operator tier 🤣🤣🤣 TRT and Spicy Ice infused black rifle 😂😂😂😂😂😂
John's a good guy. Worked next to him for quite awhile. There is much more to him beneath the surface.
"Savage Money" is a great name for a rapper.
Dude go start a rap career don't let someone trademark that shit😂😂
@@hayesscott5881 I'm too old and too middle class British to be a rapper my friend, but if you want it you run with it!
@GodsCosmicBollock That makes it even better.
Not with AI, auto tune, chat GTP, all the other crap that's available now you're not! Do it@@GodsCosmicBollock
Savage X Money on the beat
I didn't know they had a Chuck Norris in real life in Delta Force.. that's badass
When chuck norris Goes to sleep he prays to john mcphee lol
Chuck Norris was never Delta. Air Force bum. Segal was a tougher dude
The way he said " I think it was like 3 dollars American"😂😂
Mr Shrek's talk with Shawn Ryan goes into his childhood. Then you get the picture of this complex and effective human being. Courage.
Shrek got the drip going
OPIUM and PROVIGAL (SPEED)!! DELTA is the best! Thanks SHREK awesome stories 🇺🇸💪💯
They still used dexedrine back then...
His shirt says Slaughter Things I just now caught that 😂😂😂
The giggle at the beginning took me out. He’s high as shit! 🤣👏🏼 I love it! Cause I’m high right now and he’s def on my level 😅😂
This is every kids dream playing guns in the woods with their friends! Too go on a solo Mission!
I’m imagining Shrek doing John Matuszak doing Sloth at that checkpoint
You cruise with the Tooz and you can't lose. I remember that well.
crazy fkg hero true legend brave as fk sleep safe with people like this man! thx for your service 🤙
Thank you for your services
My man. I am this guy.
Hell yeah Mike!! Love me some Shrek!!! 🇺🇸 🇺🇲
WOW….AMAZING!!! I’m so happy you’re home and safe. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
And still strung out on meth? Probably stealing copper from people's homes? Real hero
@@jlo7770you can tell you know nothing
@@bobbybyrd1236 I can tell what a guy who's high as a kite on meth looks like.
SOB is a Baller!
I would love to hear the uncensored version of this story that he tells around family and friends or while slightly drunk and in the right mood.
I imagine John in some random small city saloon. Shortly after sitting down for a few, a wannabe drunk local moves in for the bully move. John laughs it off twice, then levels the guy so fast that no one has had a chance to put their beers down. No one says a word, and the evening carries on.
Thank God he's on our team!
“These guys just sound like hamanamana ahemalah hamalah”😂
The ol Jallalabad hop lol
😂
A day at the market. Amazing. Sounds like the name of a chapter in a book
John "You know what I mean" McPhee
Thus guys story would make a great movie!😊
They are savages 😂 fucking love McPhees bad ass
When I was training Shrek, Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow, I always tried to hammer in the fact that you need to keep your spirit animal close when facing difficult situations. I love all of my savege trainees. Their are like toddlers compared to me, but they tried their best to be warriors and that is enough for me.
edit: 3:18 it was me who introduced Shrek to crack cocaine.
Try your best? ... What if it takes more than that to succeed?
More proof that kids say the darndest things
Then you woke up and had your corn flakes yeah?
John prob don't like getting pats on the back or credit for what he did overseas but John McPhee is an absolute legend in my book!!
guys like him are so interesting because he comes off so calm. Yea he may be on some drugs but I’d say he’s earned it. But the dude could kill an entire room without breathing heavy. But he sounds so chill lol.
In Afghanistan, in a house with janky people of a different culture and language, etc. Scary shit.
And high as a kite on meth.. he still hasn't come down dudes out of his mind high doing this interview. What a joke
D operators are the absolute hands down best in the world.
The true meaning of Army of One
😂😂😂 this guy is funny asf without trying.
This guy is amazing
So totally real he bends reality around himself in order to finish the mission. 🇺🇸
I'm glad there are guys cut out for this. As much as I'd like to think I could do it; I know better. My anxiety would get me killed.
That T-shirt
"Savage money!" 🤣🤣🤣
"The Delta Dude" Lebowski
Underrated comment
Pretty gnarly experience.
He's pretty high still on meth idk how much he's saying is real.. dude is high as a kite
So articulate
This guy is legendary so funny would live a beer with him 😂😂😂😂😂
These are different kind of humans!!
He’s mad chill 😂
That OG Navy dude was down with his Homies and went off on their enemies asap. Rip to OG Navy Homes.
Super risky. Incredibly courageous.
That’s such a rad story! Thanks!
Iam going to be hearing “you know what I mean” in my sleep. You know what I mean.
Your a valued warrior! ⚔️🇺🇲
They could make this into Pineapple Express-type movie
How did they not take that video camera at those checkpoints?😂
Wish he told us his hiding spot
Prison pocket.
He said he had a Kent cigarette bag that locals carried. He fit in perfectly.
He said they shook everyone down at every checkpoint. But also said he made the entire trip w a valuable camera and a wad of cash. And potentially an American ID. wtf????
Fake@@penitentthief434
@@tonym6854as a white guy high af on meth? A ginger high af on meth? Naw... he crawled around on his belly in the desert for a week high af on meth. This guy is a grade a junky liar. I'm surprised Don Shipley hasn't called him out
This guy gives me hope for being a delta operator one day
You can, it's the only selection that takes everyone. The only caveat is their standards to accept applications to attend.
Not gonna happen I'm sorry. Better off being a Seal
@@BrandonSmith-vd9qctakes everyone? Avg Delta is late 20s early 30s. Seals you can be 18-19 lol. Green beret's mid 20s-30s.
@jayboley9683 you also aren't aware of what delta needs so yes it's possible. It's hard but possible.
@jayboley9683 but yes they do take applications from everyone. They're the only selection that allows all branches to apply
Epic and hilarious
Feels like he needs to detox. A true hero by any standard. Does he need a little help? The sniffing and fidgeting are common signals...
That John, patmac, stumph (to lighten the mood) DJ Shipley, and all the ammo they want … and there are no more problems ……….. with anyone
idk i dont even remember lol he says this to all of his question.
He acts like he is all Iced Up. I have seen a few Interviews of This Bad Ass Cat. But I have never seen him like this.
I thought I was the only one. I scrolled till I found a similar comment
Yeah he’s definitely on something
I was thinking it's how he relaxes enough to talk about this stuff!
Naw that just how he is. His old booze and news livestreams on FB were classics
He probably has ADHD helping him in this carrier. Me and others with this, sound high like this all the time...and on meds we calm down (yet they are stimulants)
McPhee is such a badass. Also s/o to him for bein so badass on a fucking speedball 😂
It all sounds like lalalala lalalala lalalala 😂..so true!
I knew he was gonna pretend to be mute or deaf lmao
He has an Iraq story where that got him past a checkpoint. He had stolen a toyota truck on the way out after whatever he was doing, they wanted no part of him acting like that.
With all respect, It looked and sounded like he was on something through the video
Opium tea and speed pills.
I was just thinking same thing, but hey, fuck it this man earned all that lol
I think he’s just got a few screws loose. Guys gotta be a little crazy to begin with.
Just an intense dude hes the same in all his interviews.
@@SrAntonio301I think most people in any high tier team has some screws loose. No offense meant
Would love to sit down and smoke a bowl w/ this dude. 💪🏽😎👍🏽
I like this guy
I was in Charlie company with John
“U know what I mean”
“U know what I mean”
je n'ai pas le temps pour les confidences , passez à la télé
PTSD is just spicy de ja vu.
2:56 they sound like gobbling turkeys
Lol
3:19 sheeeeesssshhh
I want to know if the Kent cigarette bag was scored at the savage market, or was that D-FO issued........
We could say "No"? When did that start?