Whenever I talk to my friends about the show, I always say "I know it is real by the number of times he screws up, or that thing he tried didnt work." You'd never see Bear Grylls cut his finger! Or forget to string the trap and waste his bait! And that's not criticism of Les. I'm glad he shows it like it really is.
Listening to the commentary only adds to the reality we already know is Les as said by Joseph M and NativeWolf's comments. I was wondering what a Bear G commentary would look and sound like (cue Ozzy Man).
Les is undoubtedly a legend. Naked and Afraid is pretty good though, as far as mainstream stuff goes and actually, there are several survival channels on YT that are very good.
Ya know what would be cool.. If les combined his biggest two money makers into one new show.. he would travel to desolate wildernesses of his choosing.. and he would record himself while he has to survive WHILE... he's also hunting for evidence of bigfoot lol..
@@SurvivormanLesStroud Stop mentioning bear grylls EVERY single time you speak old man. Just because he made more money off of his show than you and it was much more popular, doesn't mean you have to talk about your infatuation for him every waking second bucko.
I remember when this episode first aired, I was 9-years-old at the time. This episode stuck a chord in me. It fueled countless day dreams wishing I could be on an remote island. Now I'm 25 and still feel the same way. God willing, I will be accepted into grad school this year where I will study marine and costal ecology.
@@BrosCrypto Depends on what you study. Something like marine study, you can't even get your foot in the door without schooling and a degree. A useless degree would be art or literature. Better to do a mentorship for the more creative fields.
What's funny is when I was younger I was obsessed with your show, trying to learn survival tips in case I ever needed them but when I got older 38 to be exact I started watching your videos to help me sleep because I have trouble with that and you have a relaxing voice and the South Pacific ep my favorite because it was less stressful for you which makes it relaxing for me so yeah thanks for the great show helped me in more ways than one :))
You inspired me as a youngin to get after outdoor sport. I come from a family that didn’t hunt or fish or anything outdoors. Now as an adult I’m taking my dad out hunting and fishing and I credit my hobbies to you and your escapades. Thank you les
I have spent hours and hours and hours in that jungle in Costa Rica. I'm still in awe of how you filmed it by yourself. I do much of the same and it is very difficult and takes a long time. Great filmmaking and great survival. Pura Vida.
Les. You’ve been a heart to me since I was 14(32 now) I’ve always appreciated you and what You’ve done. Unique, real and artistic. You’re no “Bear”, you’re a lion!
Hell yea Les! This is one of my favorite episodes. Season 1 of Survivorman is my favorite season. You innovated so many techniques that everyone stole after that. Les pioneered everything in season 1. People still take those cues and ideas to this day. I've watched every episode of season 1 at least 20 times each. Probably more. Love your content Les!!!!! Have a great weekend brother.
This is as “real” as real can get. absolutely love this commentary series . It answers damn near every question I had watching these episodes years ago.
oh and the episode with you and your son. the few good times i had with my dad was like you and your boy. i cherish this show and those memories are tied to this show. thank you mr.stroud.
Talking about not liking to kill things, I totally understand. I've been hunting only a handful of times and each time it's been very stressful to finish off the animal, I always feel a twinge of guilt, "I didn't need to do this, someone else killed a cow a thousand miles away and I can eat that.." and I always felt bad. But I don't regret feeling bad, I think it's good to understand the weight of taking an animals life, it's not something you should do without thought or contemplation. Love your work Les, thanks for doing these commentaries!
Always remember though, that hunting your own food is the most organic and natural way to do it. You aren't contributing to unethical mass kill farms, and not contributing to deforestation caused by the livestock industry. I prefer to hunt one whitetail deer a year and have all the meat I need than buy anything from walmart. Venison is much healthier than beef too.
The appeal of the show for me was the rawness and the integrity of trying to make it as real as possible, while understanding the limitations inherent in that proposition.
Your ability to shoot environments so accurately for the viewer is special and unique. I wish more nature documentaries were filmed in your style, rather than shooting open vistas of some unique view you include the shooting of small details and from different angles, really giving the viewer a sense of scale, the difficulty of the terrain, the harshness of the Sun, the cold, even how it feels to walk there. I'm an avid wanderer and mountaineer, and you have a unique way of capturing how it actually feels to be there to the senses. Thank you Les.
I was just catching up on some of these great commentary videos and wanted to show my appreciation for it. You have done amazing work and shared so much with so many people and inspire so much from it. There is one original survivor man and you sir are it when it comes to survival shows. Yours were/are always the most informative as well as realistic. The camera work was always impressive and deserves recognition. Take care and be well
When I was a little kid I used to binge watch Les when I was sick. Now I’m laid up with COVID and I’m binge watching these. Thank you so much for your years of entertainment, sir!
These director's commentaries are the best! So much inspiration and valuable information for my own filmmaking! Thank you Les, keep doing what you're doing!
I have to say that Survivorman ranks in my top 3 favorite shows/series of all time. The only thing I like more than the actual shows is learning all of the behind scenes stuff. I find interesting to learn about all of the preparations that were needed to be taken and the stories that we never got to see. Thanks for the memories Les.
I watched your show as a child. You have no idea how appreciative i am of your existence. You and steve irwin triggered my interest in nature and are the reason i am the man i am today. Im elated to have found youve got a RUclips channel. Thankyou for your teachings man
Its absolutely amazing to hear all these nuances of behind the scenes truths that you could never get from other shows, especially so called survival shows. We all know survivorman is the only one that can be take seriously anyhow, but its great.
One thing I loved about the Survivorman series was how Les always made the show about nature and survival and not about himself. This is most evident in how often he just lets the sounds and sights of the natural environment "breathe" in the episodes.
In my limited experience of production etc, leaving the camera IN was an essential element. With no words it said so much and provided evidence that this wasn't just another manufactured reality tv show I think you made the right choice
Always loved survivorman since the first time seeing it as a kid on the Discovery channel. I might not be an outdoorsman myself but I know that, Les, you are amazing, the community at large who has followed you since the early 2000's knows that you were the trailblazer for mainstream TV outdoor survival edutainment. The copycats that followed always lacked a certain artistic aspect that was the heart and soul of survivorman. None of the survivor edcuation or survivor challenge shows that followed could ever replicate what you've done. To this day Survivorman is a masterpiece work of art that has transcended time. Survivorman provides a stark contrast between the civilization average people live in and the harsh realities of pre-industrial life / hunter-gatherer life. Civilization and all its comforts that it provides makes life truly easier and more streamlined than at any time in history.
One of my favorite things you did in the series Les were your shelters, I was always amazed as a little kid on how you would build them depending on your conditions.
I moved to the Big island of Hawaii in Jan 3 from Alberta Canada. It was -36 with a blizzard when I left, and was +37 when I landed. I was sick for 4 days, people don't seem to understand what the body and mind go through with these extremes in short times to adapt. Love every episode, thanks for the accessibility!
Thank you Mr Stroud, seeing your insight within your research into your field with people supporting/advising you. Now we hear the battles you went through. We can see it in your eyes at times doing your commentary. Most of us cant appreciate the arduous struggles your physically/emotionally went through. Many tools you have retrained from your younger years. At least we learnt your back story up to editing your footage/presentation. Do you remember the most crippling of Episodes that you found challenging without the exception of water
I loved watching survivor man as a teenager on Tv i was happy to see these on youtube. My kids now watch them with me. Thanks Les for all the knowledge you passed on over the years.
I originally started watching survivor Man, because I couldn't believe he did it all. All the survival ,all the filming. I watched , waited trying to catch the cameraman then I was hooked to the raw realness of this human beings survival while filming all of it day by day.👏👏👏👏👏
You sir, are a Legend. The sacrifices you’ve made and the help you’ve given people is beyond words. I know it’s probably been beat to death, but I tell everyone that “Les is always more”. Thanks for living that life and doing what you do.
Love your videos Les! Been watching since your first show aired, and even today it never gets old. Sending much love, and blessings to you, and your family 🙏🏼
God I love these commentaries. I hope we see more of 'em coming, it's awesome to see the additional insights and of course, 15+ years of additional experience Les has to offer.
man its like every survival thing on tv was manufactured. i grew up watching you from season 1 and lemme just say that you are the only real survival skill host that felt genuine. even now almost 10 years later i still tell everyone about survivorman. sheesh because of you my dad and i always have a leatherman multitool with us. he still has his first and im on my 6th lol
Les is 100% the best out of all these shows. 7 days solo in a jungle is brutal.. I love his recent interview where he got into some Bigfoot experiences. I think he held back thinking most people would get weirded out - wrong Mr. Stroud, we want to hear all of that stuff just as long you're not uncomfortable sharing. I started watching Survivorman when it first came out with my 5 year old who got as excited as me watching it and learning so many cool things ..now he's in 21 and we still talk about the show and how much we both bonded through the show and wish we could afford a trip together to an exotic location for a week...but this episode does not look like fun. I've no idea how he can do this alone.
The irony of people trying to call you out for not wanting to kill things is that most of them probably wouldn't be able to last more than a day doing what you did. They just say that stuff thinking they are looking all hard and macho. Also. Loving watching all of these commentary episodes! And all of the episodes in general
i've never heard about the show, only untill I saw the series on RUclips. I have got to say this is one of the best shows out there, i can't stop watching it. Thank you for the content it is just awesome amazing work.
These commentaries are fantastic. I was always so impressed that you filmed it all yourself. I would tell everyone, "Have you seen Survivorman? The dude films everything. He'll walk 100 yards into the distance, then he's gotta go back to get his camera!!!" It was brilliant for its time, and it's still a delight to watch, especially with the new insights.
I love these director's commentaries! I've been watching your shows since you started, Les. They're all fantastic and beautiful and interesting! Thanks for keeping it going!❤✌
Absolutely love these various videos and series your putting out. I've preached you to friends for many many years. In the light of the events I feel we're approaching. You should consider a video on surviving economic turmoil. Thank you so much for your work!
Personally for me Costa Rica Jungle I think it a underrated gem of Survivorman episodes. I am so excited to watch this!! Les I have been a fan seen 2012 when my dad introduced me to you and I have so happy that he did! I have seen every Survivor episode probably 4-5 times as I love doing a series watch from start to back with all of your Survivorman stuff! Thank you so much for these Directors commentaries as I cherish them so much!! ❤️
Les, out of all the one's who came after you (And yes..after, because you were the first to do this), you are still the one who as at the top of your game. Watching you has gotten me through some pretty tough times and I've learned a lot from you at the same time. From this, to your music, and the other projects you've done and will do, keep going strong my man. Much love to you from a huge fan. Thanks for everything.
These videos are great! Learning all types of new things about you Les and the making of Survivorman that I would have never thought of while watching these episodes years ago. Thank you
It was awesome to get to see behind the curtain on this episode. Really looking forward to more directors commentary! So inspiring 🤙 Thanks for putting this together Les!
I love this. Brings back good memories. Directors cut bring a very nice insight to the episodes. Plz continue to do them. Btw so glad u did things your way. Ty Les.
I’ve been wanting to try a sprouted coconut for I don’t know how many years now after seeing you eat them haha! Hopefully someday. Really like the commentary episodes but the way Les, thanks for doing them. Long time Survivorman fan 👍🏼
I love these directors cut on all these Les. Through the years I love how transparent you are and how your knowledge and love for filming comes into play on everything you do. Been a fan since day 1. Keep it up buddy and happy holidays. MORE DIRECTORS CUTS!!! ✌
Les thank you for these amazing videos, and these amazing commentaries. I always wanted to hear your inner thoughts in some of these moments, truth me told. So it's very cool to actually get the background on your adventures. Keep on surviving, survivorman! Much love from FL!
Love the Director's Commentary! I remember watching this episode when it aired on TV and I was just a teen! Now seeing it again, but with commentary, adds in a new flavor of what else happened behind the scenes. I like the add-ins of what happened production-wise as well as the things not filmed or the reasoning behind locations and so on. Now I'm going to be watching for the moons in more episodes!
I'm half Costa Rican (and half East Tennessean) and have lived most of my adult life in CR. I have to tell you that the first time I watched this episode, I was with my younger daughter. When you decided to leave the beach and head into the jungle, we both said at the exact same time, "oh no, no. That's not a good idea!" The floor is moving? Yes--as I often tell people, we have ants of every size, from almost invisible to carry off a small child size. Anyway, this is definitely one of my favorite episodes, of course.
this is such a absolute triumph of a show ..les has created a timeless masterpeice and doesnt get enough credit.. every person i know who is aware of this show wishes they had more time to watch it.. n i could watch each show 1000 times and it wouldnt be enough .. totally unique and sets the real standard in reality survival.. thank you les my kids kids will watch this show
The only genuine survivor worth watching. Thank you Les.
Whenever I talk to my friends about the show, I always say "I know it is real by the number of times he screws up, or that thing he tried didnt work." You'd never see Bear Grylls cut his finger! Or forget to string the trap and waste his bait!
And that's not criticism of Les. I'm glad he shows it like it really is.
Listening to the commentary only adds to the reality we already know is Les as said by Joseph M and NativeWolf's comments.
I was wondering what a Bear G commentary would look and sound like (cue Ozzy Man).
@@pboyd4278 Maybe something like, "the room service in that hotel was terrible! They burned the toast and the eggs were rubbery"
Les is undoubtedly a legend.
Naked and Afraid is pretty good though, as far as mainstream stuff goes and actually, there are several survival channels on YT that are very good.
Ya know what would be cool.. If les combined his biggest two money makers into one new show.. he would travel to desolate wildernesses of his choosing.. and he would record himself while he has to survive WHILE... he's also hunting for evidence of bigfoot lol..
My only wish for this Christmas is you to keep filming these and do all episodes in this director’s commentary fashion
granted
@@SurvivormanLesStroud you're the man Les!!!
@@SurvivormanLesStroud Christmas Eve binge watching and loving the commentary!
@@SurvivormanLesStroud Hell yeah man, you better follow through on that!
@@SurvivormanLesStroud Stop mentioning bear grylls EVERY single time you speak old man. Just because he made more money off of his show than you and it was much more popular, doesn't mean you have to talk about your infatuation for him every waking second bucko.
I remember when this episode first aired, I was 9-years-old at the time. This episode stuck a chord in me. It fueled countless day dreams wishing I could be on an remote island. Now I'm 25 and still feel the same way. God willing, I will be accepted into grad school this year where I will study marine and costal ecology.
Best of luck!
I believe in you! You’ve got this!
hmmm college ain't what it used to be, will be a useless degree
@@BrosCrypto Depends on what you study. Something like marine study, you can't even get your foot in the door without schooling and a degree. A useless degree would be art or literature. Better to do a mentorship for the more creative fields.
Fine and dandy if you don't mind the debt involved. Don't expect us taxpayers to foot the bill when you can't pay for it yourself.
These directors commentaries are as interesting as the episodes themselves. Thank you for making them!
What's funny is when I was younger I was obsessed with your show, trying to learn survival tips in case I ever needed them but when I got older 38 to be exact I started watching your videos to help me sleep because I have trouble with that and you have a relaxing voice and the South Pacific ep my favorite because it was less stressful for you which makes it relaxing for me so yeah thanks for the great show helped me in more ways than one :))
You inspired me as a youngin to get after outdoor sport. I come from a family that didn’t hunt or fish or anything outdoors. Now as an adult I’m taking my dad out hunting and fishing and I credit my hobbies to you and your escapades.
Thank you les
Does your dad enjoy the trips?
At 50 years of age I've watched every episode from the beginning les is the real deal
I have spent hours and hours and hours in that jungle in Costa Rica.
I'm still in awe of how you filmed it by yourself. I do much of the same and it is very difficult and takes a long time. Great filmmaking and great survival. Pura Vida.
This episode has some of the most iconic music to me.
Based. I am always down for director's commentary and this was one of the best episodes to watch.
Les. You’ve been a heart to me since I was 14(32 now) I’ve always appreciated you and what You’ve done. Unique, real and artistic.
You’re no “Bear”, you’re a lion!
Hell yea Les! This is one of my favorite episodes. Season 1 of Survivorman is my favorite season. You innovated so many techniques that everyone stole after that.
Les pioneered everything in season 1. People still take those cues and ideas to this day.
I've watched every episode of season 1 at least 20 times each. Probably more. Love your content Les!!!!! Have a great weekend brother.
This is as “real” as real can get. absolutely love this commentary series . It answers damn near every question I had watching these episodes years ago.
oh and the episode with you and your son. the few good times i had with my dad was like you and your boy. i cherish this show and those memories are tied to this show. thank you mr.stroud.
Talking about not liking to kill things, I totally understand. I've been hunting only a handful of times and each time it's been very stressful to finish off the animal, I always feel a twinge of guilt, "I didn't need to do this, someone else killed a cow a thousand miles away and I can eat that.." and I always felt bad.
But I don't regret feeling bad, I think it's good to understand the weight of taking an animals life, it's not something you should do without thought or contemplation.
Love your work Les, thanks for doing these commentaries!
Agreed.
Too many people think meat comes from the grocery store.
Always remember though, that hunting your own food is the most organic and natural way to do it. You aren't contributing to unethical mass kill farms, and not contributing to deforestation caused by the livestock industry. I prefer to hunt one whitetail deer a year and have all the meat I need than buy anything from walmart. Venison is much healthier than beef too.
@TheGamerOdin very well put. Couldn't agree more 👏
The appeal of the show for me was the rawness and the integrity of trying to make it as real as possible, while understanding the limitations inherent in that proposition.
Your ability to shoot environments so accurately for the viewer is special and unique. I wish more nature documentaries were filmed in your style, rather than shooting open vistas of some unique view you include the shooting of small details and from different angles, really giving the viewer a sense of scale, the difficulty of the terrain, the harshness of the Sun, the cold, even how it feels to walk there. I'm an avid wanderer and mountaineer, and you have a unique way of capturing how it actually feels to be there to the senses. Thank you Les.
These are rare occasions that I actually enjoy the commentary, such a dope show
I love all the directors commentary just because I feel like I'm watching everything brand new.
I was just catching up on some of these great commentary videos and wanted to show my appreciation for it. You have done amazing work and shared so much with so many people and inspire so much from it. There is one original survivor man and you sir are it when it comes to survival shows. Yours were/are always the most informative as well as realistic. The camera work was always impressive and deserves recognition. Take care and be well
I love your commentaries! Thanks ❤
Commentaries: the best of both worlds. A full episode with all the questions I didn’t know I had answered in real time. So nice.
Survivorman is the best and always will be. Thanks for keeping it real Les.
We all use to watch Les in college, happy to see his still making contents, and staying relevant! We need more of these director commentary!
When I was a little kid I used to binge watch Les when I was sick. Now I’m laid up with COVID and I’m binge watching these. Thank you so much for your years of entertainment, sir!
These director's commentaries are the best! So much inspiration and valuable information for my own filmmaking! Thank you Les, keep doing what you're doing!
I'm so happy to see you back and active on RUclips. You were a bit part of American culture for me and so many people.
I have to say that Survivorman ranks in my top 3 favorite shows/series of all time. The only thing I like more than the actual shows is learning all of the behind scenes stuff. I find interesting to learn about all of the preparations that were needed to be taken and the stories that we never got to see. Thanks for the memories Les.
I watched your show as a child. You have no idea how appreciative i am of your existence. You and steve irwin triggered my interest in nature and are the reason i am the man i am today. Im elated to have found youve got a RUclips channel. Thankyou for your teachings man
Its absolutely amazing to hear all these nuances of behind the scenes truths that you could never get from other shows, especially so called survival shows. We all know survivorman is the only one that can be take seriously anyhow, but its great.
It’s just a great series to watch, love the show
Directors Commentary yesssss!!!! Thanks for continuing this Les I appreciate it 🙏
these Directors Commentary episodes are great, better than the original
Missed the directors commentary….. love it and keep up the good work
Hell yeah, another DC! Thanks Les!
One thing I loved about the Survivorman series was how Les always made the show about nature and survival and not about himself. This is most evident in how often he just lets the sounds and sights of the natural environment "breathe" in the episodes.
These are great, it makes these familiar episodes brand new again. Can't get enough of them :)
As always another dope Survivorman just in time to kick back😤
In my limited experience of production etc, leaving the camera IN was an essential element. With no words it said so much and provided evidence that this wasn't just another manufactured reality tv show
I think you made the right choice
Man I watched you later night after fishing trips when I was a kid. You gave me many great memories
Les, it is so nice of you to do these commentaries and make them available for everyone. You are truly the GOAT!
Always loved survivorman since the first time seeing it as a kid on the Discovery channel. I might not be an outdoorsman myself but I know that, Les, you are amazing, the community at large who has followed you since the early 2000's knows that you were the trailblazer for mainstream TV outdoor survival edutainment. The copycats that followed always lacked a certain artistic aspect that was the heart and soul of survivorman. None of the survivor edcuation or survivor challenge shows that followed could ever replicate what you've done. To this day Survivorman is a masterpiece work of art that has transcended time. Survivorman provides a stark contrast between the civilization average people live in and the harsh realities of pre-industrial life / hunter-gatherer life. Civilization and all its comforts that it provides makes life truly easier and more streamlined than at any time in history.
Got damn I love these SurvivorMan shows. I’ll be watching until I’m dead and stinkin in the dirt..
i love these directors commentaries, its like im getting to watch these episodes for the first time again. thank you les
Thank you, this was a lot of fun to see again.
One of my favorite things you did in the series Les were your shelters, I was always amazed as a little kid on how you would build them depending on your conditions.
THANK YOU LES! Ontario boy here has been waiting since the last directors commentary!
I moved to the Big island of Hawaii in Jan 3 from Alberta Canada. It was -36 with a blizzard when I left, and was +37 when I landed. I was sick for 4 days, people don't seem to understand what the body and mind go through with these extremes in short times to adapt. Love every episode, thanks for the accessibility!
Man, I love the Survivorman show. It is just simply the best, bar none.
The way you explained everything was awesome.
Thank you Mr Stroud, seeing your insight within your research into your field with people supporting/advising you. Now we hear the battles you went through. We can see it in your eyes at times doing your commentary. Most of us cant appreciate the arduous struggles your physically/emotionally went through. Many tools you have retrained from your younger years. At least we learnt your back story up to editing your footage/presentation. Do you remember the most crippling of Episodes that you found challenging without the exception of water
You're the man Les
I loved watching survivor man as a teenager on Tv i was happy to see these on youtube. My kids now watch them with me. Thanks Les for all the knowledge you passed on over the years.
These directors commentaries are fantastic.
Thank you for putting these out.
I originally started watching survivor Man, because I couldn't believe he did it all. All the survival ,all the filming. I watched , waited trying to catch the cameraman then I was hooked to the raw realness of this human beings survival while filming all of it day by day.👏👏👏👏👏
Love these commentaries, thanks dude!
I always enjoyed watching survivorman
You sir, are a Legend. The sacrifices you’ve made and the help you’ve given people is beyond words. I know it’s probably been beat to death, but I tell everyone that “Les is always more”. Thanks for living that life and doing what you do.
Love your videos Les! Been watching since your first show aired, and even today it never gets old. Sending much love, and blessings to you, and your family 🙏🏼
God I love these commentaries. I hope we see more of 'em coming, it's awesome to see the additional insights and of course, 15+ years of additional experience Les has to offer.
man its like every survival thing on tv was manufactured. i grew up watching you from season 1 and lemme just say that you are the only real survival skill host that felt genuine. even now almost 10 years later i still tell everyone about survivorman. sheesh because of you my dad and i always have a leatherman multitool with us. he still has his first and im on my 6th lol
ThAnk you got doing these and putting on you tube !!!
I love the peak behind the curtain. Thanks for doing these, Les.
Loving these Director's Commentaries! Would love to see Norway, Cook Islands, Labrador, and Lost at Sea!
all coming soon
Les is 100% the best out of all these shows. 7 days solo in a jungle is brutal.. I love his recent interview where he got into some Bigfoot experiences. I think he held back thinking most people would get weirded out - wrong Mr. Stroud, we want to hear all of that stuff just as long you're not uncomfortable sharing. I started watching Survivorman when it first came out with my 5 year old who got as excited as me watching it and learning so many cool things ..now he's in 21 and we still talk about the show and how much we both bonded through the show and wish we could afford a trip together to an exotic location for a week...but this episode does not look like fun. I've no idea how he can do this alone.
The irony of people trying to call you out for not wanting to kill things is that most of them probably wouldn't be able to last more than a day doing what you did. They just say that stuff thinking they are looking all hard and macho. Also. Loving watching all of these commentary episodes! And all of the episodes in general
Man do I love those director's commentary! Thanks for taking this time with us Les it is extremely pleasant 👍
Love, love, love these commentaries, Les. Thank you for doing these!
i've never heard about the show, only untill I saw the series on RUclips. I have got to say this is one of the best shows out there, i can't stop watching it.
Thank you for the content it is just awesome amazing work.
the best survivor show i have ever seen. thank you Les Stroud.
these commentaries are awesome
Love Survivorman!
These commentaries are fantastic. I was always so impressed that you filmed it all yourself. I would tell everyone, "Have you seen Survivorman? The dude films everything. He'll walk 100 yards into the distance, then he's gotta go back to get his camera!!!" It was brilliant for its time, and it's still a delight to watch, especially with the new insights.
One of my favorite episodes!! Also your camera work is outstanding. It shows the true essence of being alone.
I’ve learned and continue to learn every episode !!Thank you Les for all this very valuable knowledge!! I appreciate you !
Watching through these with the commentary and you really realize how masterful the work Les did was just from the filming perspective
Thank you for sharing, as always. It helps more than you know. I look forward to these!
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
Love the Directors Commentary!! Got to watch back the old episodes and we got cool stories from Les himself!! 🙏🙏🙏
I love these director's commentaries! I've been watching your shows since you started, Les. They're all fantastic and beautiful and interesting! Thanks for keeping it going!❤✌
Les, you have the best music, and audio, and of course video. Thank you for all your work
Absolutely love these various videos and series your putting out. I've preached you to friends for many many years. In the light of the events I feel we're approaching. You should consider a video on surviving economic turmoil. Thank you so much for your work!
Les you’re such a sweetheart. Really respect you and love watching your videos
Personally for me Costa Rica Jungle I think it a underrated gem of Survivorman episodes. I am so excited to watch this!! Les I have been a fan seen 2012 when my dad introduced me to you and I have so happy that he did! I have seen every Survivor episode probably 4-5 times as I love doing a series watch from start to back with all of your Survivorman stuff! Thank you so much for these Directors commentaries as I cherish them so much!! ❤️
Directors commentary episodes are my favorite now, it’s good to know behind the scenes of my favorite show, thank you for doing it
Les, out of all the one's who came after you (And yes..after, because you were the first to do this), you are still the one who as at the top of your game. Watching you has gotten me through some pretty tough times and I've learned a lot from you at the same time. From this, to your music, and the other projects you've done and will do, keep going strong my man. Much love to you from a huge fan. Thanks for everything.
Good to see youre still kicking! I remember as a young child coming home from school and watching your shows, genuinely makes me feel old haha
Loving these commentaries! I binge your shows every few years and discovering your channel here has been wonderful - like a kid in a candy store 😄
These videos are great! Learning all types of new things about you Les and the making of Survivorman that I would have never thought of while watching these episodes years ago. Thank you
It was awesome to get to see behind the curtain on this episode. Really looking forward to more directors commentary! So inspiring 🤙 Thanks for putting this together Les!
I love these Director's Commentaries. Thanks for everything you do Les!
I love this. Brings back good memories. Directors cut bring a very nice insight to the episodes. Plz continue to do them. Btw so glad u did things your way.
Ty Les.
I enjoy the candor, Les! Thanks for years of a unique perspective.
I’ve been wanting to try a sprouted coconut for I don’t know how many years now after seeing you eat them haha! Hopefully someday. Really like the commentary episodes but the way Les, thanks for doing them. Long time Survivorman fan 👍🏼
I love these directors cut on all these Les. Through the years I love how transparent you are and how your knowledge and love for filming comes into play on everything you do. Been a fan since day 1. Keep it up buddy and happy holidays. MORE DIRECTORS CUTS!!! ✌
Les thank you for these amazing videos, and these amazing commentaries. I always wanted to hear your inner thoughts in some of these moments, truth me told. So it's very cool to actually get the background on your adventures. Keep on surviving, survivorman! Much love from FL!
Love the Director's Commentary! I remember watching this episode when it aired on TV and I was just a teen! Now seeing it again, but with commentary, adds in a new flavor of what else happened behind the scenes. I like the add-ins of what happened production-wise as well as the things not filmed or the reasoning behind locations and so on. Now I'm going to be watching for the moons in more episodes!
I’ve always loved your stuff Les and this director’s commentary just makes it better!
I'm half Costa Rican (and half East Tennessean) and have lived most of my adult life in CR. I have to tell you that the first time I watched this episode, I was with my younger daughter. When you decided to leave the beach and head into the jungle, we both said at the exact same time, "oh no, no. That's not a good idea!" The floor is moving? Yes--as I often tell people, we have ants of every size, from almost invisible to carry off a small child size. Anyway, this is definitely one of my favorite episodes, of course.
this is such a absolute triumph of a show ..les has created a timeless masterpeice and doesnt get enough credit.. every person i know who is aware of this show wishes they had more time to watch it.. n i could watch each show 1000 times and it wouldnt be enough .. totally unique and sets the real standard in reality survival.. thank you les my kids kids will watch this show