Proud of you big dog amazing story. My brother was a bulldog did 8 years coalinga gave his life to god and now he’s sober and helping men coming out of prison to help change their lives.
Wow, I've just been blown away with this amazing interview! Hope I don't sound patronising, but you should be so proud of yourself and how you managed to transform your life. It must have felt amazing to finally make your mum happy, and hopefully yourself too! It would have been so easy, and stereotypical to have followed the crowd, and carried on with the sad path your life was heading, and never finding out what you are capable of achieving. Just goes to show that there must be so many who find themselves living your previous life, but never get the chance to achieve their potential. If only we could put as much effort and resources into helping people improve their lot, as we waste on pointless wars, and all the other crazy things the so called civilised world seems obsessed with! So big up from a UK trucker. Nice to hear a tale of something positive for a change! What a great story, what a great man!
"Mexicans got on boots" he tripped me out with dat one I wasn't there when he was there but he definitely brought flashbacks from Torres Unit not glorifying the Feds and State System but I'm glad I made it out on good standings cause a lot of my Homeboys never did make it out or caught more time football nb#'s it's a sad nd lonely life specially in da hole still remember not having a book to read but a Bible dat I found in there I don't believe in getting locked up and all of da sudden u wanna turn Christian but you over there drinking and doing ur thing on da low miss me with all dat I pray on my own time salute dough and Blessings.
@@1DeepBlastin u were in the same pen as ali? Or this dude? Ya i did month or so in the hole i was only 20 at the time terrible time in my life needless to say never went back tho 14 months of my life was enough for me which i know isnt shit compared to what those guys went thru
We need more Chicano leaders like this who can be role models not only by words but with actions. Redemption is a powerful achievement. God bless this OG . Bay Area stands on business.
What’s up Johnny been out of prison now for about 2 years and I’m doing awesome getting my priorities straight. I love your pod cast and I’m definitely a dedicated listener…
Born and raised in Fresno, spent the last 15 years in Oregon. A criminal past of a bunch of gun and drug charges. Turned my life around and got straight A's in college. And my 2 favorite college teams are the Fresno St. Bulldogs and Stanford Cardinal... Needless to say, this interview hits home for me.
Just discovered this channel but I don’t understand all the negativity. The back and forth conversation flows more naturally than a long monologue, especially when Johnny’s comments are usually funny, witty, and the unscripted questions he asks are often exactly what I’m thinking when I listen to the story. Maybe some of these stories are made up BS we will never know but it’s def entertaining. I just strongly disagree with ppl telling him to shut up and let the guest talk. It’s a podcast not a project on soft white underbelly.
All of the negativity is due to this guy being a fraud through and through. Not "maybe" some of these stories are made up. He's a fraud and many if not all of his guests are. Maybe there's a few "real" ones. It's akin to "stolen valor" more or less. Do you like liars? You must by d-riding this l0s3r. His stories aren't even good lmao.
@@eyeswideshut1989wtf you talking about??.... You're going to make accusations like that show some proof.... sounds like you're talking out your ass hater ....🤡
I do think their made up done heard of it from plenty of people dat know nd say that Johnny Mitchell has never really done time he's just obsessed with da prison life style but I really need to see some paperwork and he needs to let his guest talk for himself cause a lot of the stuff he's talking about doesn't make sense palabra nd Bulldogs can't walk the same yards as Surenos in the Feds USP's this foo is full of BS I can see right through em dats one thing about the System u learn how to read ppl like a book dats all you got is time don't let it do you dough but I smell 🧢 through da screen 🤔🤣🤣🤣⏳
Blood I'm from the streets of East Oakland 6500.The First two minutes in I already could tell blood is uh fake Karen."Mexicans aren't really uh city people". Ok L.A., Bay Area, Mexico City is huge.
Awesome story Paul. I feel inspired as a person possessing a second chance. I appreciate transparency and you're an example. Good job, may you flourish in Houston!
Johnny I don’t ever comment on anything but I just wanted to drop a little love. I’ve been watching since the very beginning and its been awesome to see your come up. This guest kicked ass too was great to see a positive message being put out while there’s already so much negative in the world. Definitely would be great to have similar people on. Congrats brother keep kicking ass.
I'm from Fresno, did 3 years in jail, when i got out i started going to Fresno City College, I'm not a gangster but it's good to see someone with a similar type of past doing good.
That was the best show yet, amazing what he was able to accomplish. Respect to him and his story, Respect to the connect for these amazing shows you bring us.
Awesome story, one of my favorites so far. Even cooler he’s in the petrochemical industry. I’m going 8 years in the same field in operations and Paul isn’t your typical graduate engineer you see coming through the door. So cool. Good luck brotha!
This is my boss and friend, truly one of the best dudes I've met in life. You never know what someone has in their heart until they show you, and I can tell you this dude is legit a good person. He helps whoever he can and takes care of his family and friends. Shit is insane how driven and intelligent paul is. Gonna watch all this cuz he really has an amazing path in life
@ 0:37 the bulldog he's shaking hands with is one of the first NF members and is even in pictures with the NF from the 60s and 70s dudes a legit legend may he RIP Tarzan 🙏 he was also from a LA hood
Haha Johnny telling him off for having his phone on was hilarious 😂😂 he seems like a really well rounded person this guest. Very inspiring turn around of his life. Good stuff 🎉
Man, I really need to hear the story. I’m at the lowest point of my life ever after losing everything due to a drug and alcohol relapse back in 2020. I’m so lost at where to go and what to do to rebuild. I think that I may find a way to go back to school now.❤
"Latinos like open space, you're not really a city people"...wtf?! Meanwhile, Mexico city the biggest city on the planet, and LA, and NYC, the two largest US cities, have massive Latino populations....what a lame generalization..lol
The majority of Mexico and Mexico history is rural farming life. It’s obvious you know little about Mexican lifestyle which is 100% different than Mexican Americans. Most of the cartels down there don’t even consider y’all Mexicans lol.
Jonny tryin to pull weight on paul about his phone and id be willing to bet there is a point in time where paul would have stood up and broke jonny for trying to tell him what to do
@@mikehawkslong8.5in : not the first time, when SKip had just arrived to the Feds the eme sent a couple of hitters to attack SKip but 2 bulldogs backed up skip’s plate hence why SKip was always welcoming of the Bulldogs “operation heal” in the Feds. it’s a trip because he’s an OG from San Jose. I was always under the impression that because the nf faction in the Feds are tight with bulldogs & beefing it with the nf faction in the state, that the nf state faction pretty much beef with bulldogs in the state prisons simply for rocking with the nf faction in the Feds. Remember the fed faction is at war with the state faction.
Calwa Bulldogs in the house is the first time I come across your chanel is really interested (to all my Bulldogs the are in prison much love for the real ones 🐾🐾 Diablo vCalwa
This makes no sense if dude didnt take the deal and admit guilt and not lawyer up how does this help your codefendents at all haha thats actually makes dude all bad it makes it so where you co-defendents cant fight the case
Bro did you not listen to what he said? If he didn't sign the plea deal then he would pretty much be implicating his codefendants because he was never there to make the deal with the confidential informant or Atf agent to begin with so he did 7 years for standing on business and not snitching.
Havent watched is he biased ? Cuz in the first minute he talking about stabbing a south sider . Does he tell the stories of bulldogs getting worked ? The latter exists more than the former lol
Well they're outnumbered in cali lol 😂😂 you act like it's because theyr better soldiers . Its like when crips here love to say that they beat bloods and get on they ass but thays because they outnumber them by a alot aint about being better collectively you can't have power if you're numbers are small
One thing I learned in my long years is you don't talk. This Internet stuff is crazy, people just talking. I'll tell you about my life and what I've been through vaguely but I won't get into detail like these guys on these shows do. Especially dropping names. Times sure have changed.
Great interviews but sometimes his tone doesn’t sit well, EXAMPLE….phone alarm goes off , that’s a big no no…. Bro is a grown ass man not a 3 year old child
It's like he's coaching him through the whole interview I call BS he's gotta stop and think before he speaks hmm if you ever done time you know how to read someone nd Bulldog's can't walk da same yard as Surenos not in no USP I need to see some paperwork on both of these gabas 😂
This may sound amazing to you but I know a lot of vatos in California who changed their lives after the pen. I went to the University of California Sac State with some highly intelligent gangsters.
Im an ex gang member, i never went to prison. I want to comment on my niece Raylene, shes at Standford right now and im so proud of her, especially after seeing this video, oaul is showing me how great my niece is already. To me my niece is a Legend. God bless Raylene. 🎉 Today my niece went back to Standford ,she was home ort a week and today she flew back. My dad never apologized to me but i learned i have to forgive people ,even when they never apologized. I forgove you dad.😢 Show this video in Juvenile hall.
That's a lie..... Bulldogs are mainline...... only hater skraps and busters spread that hater propaganda because they can't stop or control the Fresno Bulldog car 🐾..... y'all some goofy ass pressure cases that have to do as told or else get killed by your own.....🤡
That’s not what Cholo Juan the skrap & Saviii3rd the LA rapper said. Go ask hector bravo an ex C.O. if bulldogs don’t run GP mainline. It’s 2024, all that false propaganda is getting old & easly debunked.
Big shout out to Paul and big up to Fresno. Thanks for watching and make sure to leave a like and comment for the algo xoxo
The amount of fake stores you advertise is unreal
Loser
Fresno is whats up cen valley steez
@@theconnectpod loser
Plz dont ever shout out fresno lmao
Proud of you big dog amazing story. My brother was a bulldog did 8 years coalinga gave his life to god and now he’s sober and helping men coming out of prison to help change their lives.
Wild doing time in coalinga!! Does he have any wild stories from right there?
Johnny whispers “wow” at everything.
Guest: “once I sneezed AND farted at the same time. I snarted bro”.
Johnny: (whispers) “WOW.” 🤫
Why you had to pointed it out now I’m hearing it every time
Wanted to write this under everyone of his videos
Wow, I've just been blown away with this amazing interview! Hope I don't sound patronising, but you should be so proud of yourself and how you managed to transform your life. It must have felt amazing to finally make your mum happy, and hopefully yourself too! It would have been so easy, and stereotypical to have followed the crowd, and carried on with the sad path your life was heading, and never finding out what you are capable of achieving. Just goes to show that there must be so many who find themselves living your previous life, but never get the chance to achieve their potential. If only we could put as much effort and resources into helping people improve their lot, as we waste on pointless wars, and all the other crazy things the so called civilised world seems obsessed with! So big up from a UK trucker. Nice to hear a tale of something positive for a change! What a great story, what a great man!
"Mexicans got on boots" 😂 shout out ali saddiq
"Mexicans got on boots" he tripped me out with dat one I wasn't there when he was there but he definitely brought flashbacks from Torres Unit not glorifying the Feds and State System but I'm glad I made it out on good standings cause a lot of my Homeboys never did make it out or caught more time football nb#'s it's a sad nd lonely life specially in da hole still remember not having a book to read but a Bible dat I found in there I don't believe in getting locked up and all of da sudden u wanna turn Christian but you over there drinking and doing ur thing on da low miss me with all dat I pray on my own time salute dough and Blessings.
@@1DeepBlastin u were in the same pen as ali? Or this dude? Ya i did month or so in the hole i was only 20 at the time terrible time in my life needless to say never went back tho 14 months of my life was enough for me which i know isnt shit compared to what those guys went thru
1 day could be a death sentence so no time should be liked at differently
I just came across that bid 😂😂😂
We need more Chicano leaders like this who can be role models not only by words but with actions. Redemption is a powerful achievement. God bless this OG . Bay Area stands on business.
He from fresno not bay area
What’s up Johnny been out of prison now for about 2 years and I’m doing awesome getting my priorities straight. I love your pod cast and I’m definitely a dedicated listener…
Born and raised in Fresno, spent the last 15 years in Oregon. A criminal past of a bunch of gun and drug charges. Turned my life around and got straight A's in college. And my 2 favorite college teams are the Fresno St. Bulldogs and Stanford Cardinal...
Needless to say, this interview hits home for me.
Johnny the Connect looking like Johnny Bravo 😂😂
INSANE 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
He just came back from turkey
Just discovered this channel but I don’t understand all the negativity. The back and forth conversation flows more naturally than a long monologue, especially when Johnny’s comments are usually funny, witty, and the unscripted questions he asks are often exactly what I’m thinking when I listen to the story. Maybe some of these stories are made up BS we will never know but it’s def entertaining. I just strongly disagree with ppl telling him to shut up and let the guest talk. It’s a podcast not a project on soft white underbelly.
All of the negativity is due to this guy being a fraud through and through. Not "maybe" some of these stories are made up. He's a fraud and many if not all of his guests are. Maybe there's a few "real" ones. It's akin to "stolen valor" more or less. Do you like liars? You must by d-riding this l0s3r. His stories aren't even good lmao.
@@eyeswideshut1989cuz u folks in Canada are known to check all the California gang members paperwork and validate all this better aye? Ok bud.
@@eyeswideshut1989wtf you talking about??.... You're going to make accusations like that show some proof.... sounds like you're talking out your ass hater ....🤡
I do think their made up done heard of it from plenty of people dat know nd say that Johnny Mitchell has never really done time he's just obsessed with da prison life style but I really need to see some paperwork and he needs to let his guest talk for himself cause a lot of the stuff he's talking about doesn't make sense palabra nd Bulldogs can't walk the same yards as Surenos in the Feds USP's this foo is full of BS I can see right through em dats one thing about the System u learn how to read ppl like a book dats all you got is time don't let it do you dough but I smell 🧢 through da screen 🤔🤣🤣🤣⏳
Blood I'm from the streets of East Oakland 6500.The First two minutes in I already could tell blood is uh fake Karen."Mexicans aren't really uh city people". Ok L.A., Bay Area, Mexico City is huge.
Awesome story Paul. I feel inspired as a person possessing a second chance. I appreciate transparency and you're an example. Good job, may you flourish in Houston!
Great guest, truly inspiring story, so glad Paul`s mom is able to see explore his potential! Good job, Jonny!💯
Really good interview!
Good interview.Congratulations brother.
Johnny I don’t ever comment on anything but I just wanted to drop a little love. I’ve been watching since the very beginning and its been awesome to see your come up. This guest kicked ass too was great to see a positive message being put out while there’s already so much negative in the world. Definitely would be great to have similar people on. Congrats brother keep kicking ass.
Great interview!!! 🤝🏽
Amazing raza changed his life for better. Good for you homie.
I'm from Fresno, did 3 years in jail, when i got out i started going to Fresno City College, I'm not a gangster but it's good to see someone with a similar type of past doing good.
gang member
gangster is something you call yourself
@@tictacterminator what a dumb comment, they basically mean the same thing. a gangster is a gang member, a gang member is a gangster
That was the best show yet, amazing what he was able to accomplish. Respect to him and his story, Respect to the connect for these amazing shows you bring us.
Best prison interview you have done yet!
Awesome story, one of my favorites so far. Even cooler he’s in the petrochemical industry. I’m going 8 years in the same field in operations and Paul isn’t your typical graduate engineer you see coming through the door. So cool. Good luck brotha!
Awesome interview Johnny
This is my boss and friend, truly one of the best dudes I've met in life. You never know what someone has in their heart until they show you, and I can tell you this dude is legit a good person. He helps whoever he can and takes care of his family and friends.
Shit is insane how driven and intelligent paul is. Gonna watch all this cuz he really has an amazing path in life
i wonder why he chose chemical engineering😂
💎 🔫👨🏽🍳👨🏽🔬
El Heisenberg.
@ 0:37 the bulldog he's shaking hands with is one of the first NF members and is even in pictures with the NF from the 60s and 70s dudes a legit legend may he RIP Tarzan 🙏 he was also from a LA hood
I enjoy watching the whole podcast.. much respect to the brother for the changes in his life.
"Did you do those shootings?"
Fresno is a cool little place it’s really isolated it is its own thing good food and taco stands too
Wow what a great story I watched the whole thing. That's right paul!! You beat the odds..
Haha Johnny telling him off for having his phone on was hilarious 😂😂 he seems like a really well rounded person this guest. Very inspiring turn around of his life. Good stuff 🎉
Love this one!
Man, I really need to hear the story. I’m at the lowest point of my life ever after losing everything due to a drug and alcohol relapse back in 2020. I’m so lost at where to go and what to do to rebuild. I think that I may find a way to go back to school now.❤
What an awesome episode big props to Paul
POSITIVE STORIES ARE GREAT TY!
Big Fresno in the house🐾🐾🔥🔥🔥 Arriba Centro California💯💯💯
Tumbleweeds bruh
Stanford is wild
Great story 🔥
His story is so badass absolutely remarkable great for him 💪🔥🐐👏🏼
Very inspiring. I wish you nothing but the best !!!
Great podcast Johnny what what a happy ending inspirational..
Boom! boom!! The sound of this channel being blown to smitherines!
Awesome turnaround man!
aye bro, respects from Bakersfield! 🫡
Dracos ate pointless
Johnny didn’t street fight- and it shows!! Haha 😘
Congratulations 🎉 keep pushing
Great interview 👍🏽
What an amazing turnaround
Fresno Bulldog CA 🐾
Bulldogs are not a factor in state prison less alone in the federal prison system not saying they ain’t won’t get down.
That’s not what Cholo Juan & Saviii3rd the LA rapper said.😆🤣😂
Ppl that never been through anything or didnt come from the hood could never understand the things we seen.
"Latinos like open space, you're not really a city people"...wtf?! Meanwhile, Mexico city the biggest city on the planet, and LA, and NYC, the two largest US cities, have massive Latino populations....what a lame generalization..lol
Miami, Houston, LA, San Antonio, New York, Chicago, San Diego, San Jose, Mexico City, Guadalajara etc
The majority of Mexico and Mexico history is rural farming life. It’s obvious you know little about Mexican lifestyle which is 100% different than Mexican Americans. Most of the cartels down there don’t even consider y’all Mexicans lol.
Mexico City is only the largest city in North America. The largest cities are mostly Asian.
I pray GOD keeps this man BLESSED. PSALM 91 over this Brother!
He’s not lying about the pricing.
Jonny tryin to pull weight on paul about his phone and id be willing to bet there is a point in time where paul would have stood up and broke jonny for trying to tell him what to do
Bruhh big respect to bruh!!! From east oakland
On Hood Fresno stand up
Blood hella fake u can't tell
@@elismith8356: what is fake about him?
This is beautiful i love seeing my people in more ways than one.not just accomplish but accel
Great listen
HEY Johnny after hearing the ending wow what a great story....I would recommend you have Johnny Chang on.....
Is that a G Face Bulldog 😂
😂
How do we get a hold of this man?
Is that him holding Tarzans hand @ 0:37 ?
Yup that’s him.
That's a crazy picture and it's dope at the same time seeing that! Seeing bulldogs shaking hands with legend from the North
@@mikehawkslong8.5in : not the first time, when SKip had just arrived to the Feds the eme sent a couple of hitters to attack SKip but 2 bulldogs backed up skip’s plate hence why SKip was always welcoming of the Bulldogs “operation heal” in the Feds. it’s a trip because he’s an OG from San Jose. I was always under the impression that because the nf faction in the Feds are tight with bulldogs & beefing it with the nf faction in the state, that the nf state faction pretty much beef with bulldogs in the state prisons simply for rocking with the nf faction in the Feds. Remember the fed faction is at war with the state faction.
Calwa Bulldogs in the house is the first time I come across your chanel is really interested (to all my Bulldogs the are in prison much love for the real ones 🐾🐾 Diablo vCalwa
Muts
Jonny u should respond to the fraud allegations u only wnet to prison for 11 mounths and never went to osp
This makes no sense if dude didnt take the deal and admit guilt and not lawyer up how does this help your codefendents at all haha thats actually makes dude all bad it makes it so where you co-defendents cant fight the case
Bro did you not listen to what he said? If he didn't sign the plea deal then he would pretty much be implicating his codefendants because he was never there to make the deal with the confidential informant or Atf agent to begin with so he did 7 years for standing on business and not snitching.
If the lessons he learned after everything he did and went through, were taught at home..none of this would happen.
Chuco TX all day… good vid
Fresno ain't shit
Us L.A. boys are different, we get tired of being in the city and move away into country areas.
Havent watched is he biased ? Cuz in the first minute he talking about stabbing a south sider . Does he tell the stories of bulldogs getting worked ? The latter exists more than the former lol
Well they're outnumbered in cali lol 😂😂 you act like it's because theyr better soldiers . Its like when crips here love to say that they beat bloods and get on they ass but thays because they outnumber them by a alot aint about being better collectively you can't have power if you're numbers are small
I love this story. I wish you would help out other boys who are on the wrong path
Stockton tapping in good interview
One thing I learned in my long years is you don't talk. This Internet stuff is crazy, people just talking. I'll tell you about my life and what I've been through vaguely but I won't get into detail like these guys on these shows do. Especially dropping names. Times sure have changed.
Man norteños so underrated and black balled it’s crazy
El Paso, TX and the picture of a different city pops up 😂
Wow what a story..... just the intro wow.......
"story" is putting it lightly lmao... Load of sh*t is better
What's this supposed to be..... The Mexican Good Will Hunting?
1:28:36..Who was your connect.? What was the purpose of that question.. hmmm. Who's listening.?
Amazing podcast as always 👏👏 love and respect all the way from Scotland 💙🏴🇺🇸🇬🇧
are you a bulldog?
Im a labradoodle bro
No im a freak bro
West Watson vibes
Great interviews but sometimes his tone doesn’t sit well, EXAMPLE….phone alarm goes off , that’s a big no no…. Bro is a grown ass man not a 3 year old child
got no quams about lieing to my employers about my criminal record most dont check
This is bs Something. Seems off
Nope, it's all very possible.
You were with the rooster right by the store Becca’s I think ducky doughboy
It's like he's coaching him through the whole interview I call BS he's gotta stop and think before he speaks hmm if you ever done time you know how to read someone nd Bulldog's can't walk da same yard as Surenos not in no USP I need to see some paperwork on both of these gabas 😂
22:40 Ok, Vlad.
💯💯💯💯
Awsome story
The Stanford college boy turns out to be a tedius story teller. lol
This may sound amazing to you but I know a lot of vatos in California who changed their lives after the pen. I went to the University of California Sac State with some highly intelligent gangsters.
Did not see that coming...
He gonna cook meth never trust an ex felon lmaooo
Just wait until they turn 12-13 bro .
He has cop vibes
Ese did WHAT!!!!!!!??????
FUUUUCK YEAH.....Thats tight.
Im an ex gang member, i never went to prison. I want to comment on my niece Raylene, shes at Standford right now and im so proud of her, especially after seeing this video, oaul is showing me how great my niece is already. To me my niece is a Legend. God bless Raylene. 🎉 Today my niece went back to Standford ,she was home ort a week and today she flew back. My dad never apologized to me but i learned i have to forgive people ,even when they never apologized. I forgove you dad.😢 Show this video in Juvenile hall.
@ 4:15 love how yt people always have this research stand point of studying cultures 😂
Straight up Karen
Good Interview but alot of stuff doesn't checks out
This clowns fights with the SS sound fishy AF. The homies have a no hands policy.
Perros don’t walk NO GP LINES 😂
That's a lie..... Bulldogs are mainline...... only hater skraps and busters spread that hater propaganda because they can't stop or control the Fresno Bulldog car 🐾..... y'all some goofy ass pressure cases that have to do as told or else get killed by your own.....🤡
That’s not what Cholo Juan the skrap & Saviii3rd the LA rapper said. Go ask hector bravo an ex C.O. if bulldogs don’t run GP mainline. It’s 2024, all that false propaganda is getting old & easly debunked.
There are no “nicer” parts of Fresno
North of Herndon is nice, you must not be from my town.
@@tyler1durdin877 had family who lived there for years been there tons of times, hot as balls
That's a lie..... there's people with big money that live in Fresno. They live in million dollar homes in the city.
Clovis
True statement.