"War is a racket. It always has been. It is possibly the oldest, easily the most profitable, surly the most vicious. It is the only one international in scope." - Major General Smedley Butler
My ship(non Navy) pulled into the Navy base in Mayport Fl for rough tra in '98. We were required to provide or participate in security. We tied up outboard of a Navy ship and of course crossed their quarter deck to access the pier. They found out that we "carried" loaded/chambered and pitched a fit. It didn't go anywhere. I was baffled to find out that the Navy guys were on watch with unloaded firearms. Two different worlds.
Most of what I've read about Blackwater over the years has been negative. I have new respect for them now. Thank you for having the founder on the show.
I would ask, is there anyone else like you who could help restructure this madness or are you the only one? Thank you. Thank you especially EP. NEVER QUIT!
I enlisted in the British Army for three square meals and a cot, I'm of Irish decent and faced the same discrimination as the Afro Caribbeans suffered from in the UK during the 1970s early 80s with signs saying rooms to let no blacks Irish or dogs allowed and others saying jobs within no blacks or Irish need apply, it was the streets jail or the army.
Check out episode 11, where he interviewed the four Blackwater contractors involved in the Nissor Square shooting. Also check out a podcast called Raven 23. It’s a series from investigative journalists which goes into great detail and depth regarding the shooting and their resulting imprisonment. Definitely worth the time, I think it’s about 10ish episodes if I remember correctly.
Bro bro, the HT, understand, Eric Prince, killed thousands of American high speed want to be young men, that is why he stepped down, their is only two contracts, the government and the church, BOOM
This man is a wealth of information. Could you imagine how much more productive our government would be , if they actually hired men like this to run things.
Careful with this one... Ties to C I A, industrial complex, ties to Arab nations and shady deals in Africa and Ukraine. Maybe a smooth talker but definitely not America first. Watch recent interviews with Whitney Webb to understand why we shouldn't be trusting this guy.. at all 😬
NO. This is not a nice guy, and Blackrock is not nice comoany. Deep State is trying to shift all the destructive power they hold I to private hands, PRIVITAIZE destroying the Constitution. Please such and listen to WHITNEY WEBB on tbis guy.
I remember when the Marines if you were enlisted and did not meet their weight standard they put your ass on a diet to cut that weight or you out. If you do not pull your weight you're out. I remember when a Coke was 25 cents. My mother talked about when she could get a Coke for 5 cents. I still remember when you can get gas for 1 something. When you have to spend over 1 dollar for water something is wrong, I 100% agree with him more people need to learn to be self-reliant. I love some chitlins fried up, growing up in South Louisiana eating Nutra and Gator.
When I was in boot camp, the drill Sargent went down the line assigning us a number. Either a 1 or a 2. Then he said "One's on the left side of the room, Two's on the right." It was obvious that the two's were the overweight dudes. No one was actually fat, but we were all guys who could stand to lose 10-15lbs. If you were a two, the drill sargents picked your food for you in the chow hall. I pretty much survived on chicken breast, broccoli, and water. By the end of the cycle I was lean and mean. We all were.
@@ZekeMan62 yeah and now that is a good point now it seems like standards are slipping to meet numbers. I have no bias against females being in the being in the unit if they can do the same job at the same rate a guy can working along with a guy with out cutting corners. Lets face it some jobs some jobs guys do better, where females do way better. You can't cut standards to meet numbers there is a guy that makes videos talking about this he is a vet and touches on this how peoples get at just to do 4 years and it is no longer a pride of serving your country for them.
I would love to see that, but the twins would have to be on their BEST behaviour. All the race jokes would not represent the Trump family very well to the average American. Maybe they could get him on AFTER DJT wins the election tho.
@@ben9610 DJT Jr went on a podcast with the rapper commentator guy DJ Akademiks and he was very laid back. I think he'd fit right in with the hodge twins.
DHS secretary is also a good choice. Eric Prince and Kash Patel should be running the Trump assassination attempt investigation. Also Trump should hire backwater as private security for him.
So that's all it would take for you to vote for somebody for public office? I mean I'm only questioning this to you because you don't even have Diesel Boy in your playlist. The fucks up with that?
Losing a parent young sucks, but I notice time and again that people start taking life serious that way. Many times it gives people something that makes them reliable and capable beyond the norm.
They have to destroy Black water because he is an American Christian white man , He represents what is to be a real American man, Christian , entrepreneurial family, hard honest Original American
1:12:00 Absolutely. My brother & I have had several convo's about very obscure topics.. And have both INSTANTLY gotten ads for that exact thing when opening our phones. (Like we made fun of a guy who a decade ago used a condom to catch shell casings when trying to be an assassin) And we wondered if someone makes a shell catcher for ar15's. And thats what showed up instantly. Or when I discussed a German ww2 submarine that has an awesome story of being captured by the Navy.. (and how its actually at a Chicago museum I visited as a kid). And the instant I open youtube, the 1st suggested video is for THAT EXACT STORY about that German ww2 U-boat😅
I am a defense engineer I designed weapons and telemetry and more for the DoD all top secret…. And from an engineering point of view yes all of the listening and watching us through phones tablets televisions and much much more the tech does exist . I cannot say it’s being used legally or other but it’s not a mystery. I think we all know though from evidence as you all are saying lol that it’s more than likely we are being violated big time. It wouldn’t be people listening or watching it would be an ai or code and recording.
Hodge Twins for master philosophers and common sense orators! Why is it comedians are such a needed commodity in this whacky world. You guys are the finest . ever! Like stereo George Carlins. My favorite tubers with a tub full of tubas. Long life and prosperity!
Bro said, "Straight, White, and CHRISTian! That definitely makes you a target!" -Wooow, Heat! i can assure you [all], that being a Paralyzed Vet doesn't help!
As of really absolutely disconnecting your phone from the grid, even without turning it off, just wrap it in an ordinary alu foil… and it disappears in an instance from the planet earth.
Loving the new podcast episodes guys. Fan from back in the good old balls deep days 😆 Like your approach to the interviews, let the guests speak and bring some laughs to lighten the mood. Now get Jordan Peterson on! ✌️
I will never forget when I met you guys at Vegas airport. Love you but you gave me the most limp wristed handshake. I feel like I should get a free tshirt
@20:46,,, ",,cause the military can't really train the military." WHAT? WHO TRAINS THEM THEN? My guess is EVERY prior service and guy or gal who have watched this podcast will take exception with that statement. I went through US Army BCT and AIT March through June 1966 at Ft. Lewis, WA and the only people who trained us were US Army service men and women, mostly Non Com Drill Instructors. We never saw a civilian trainer of any manner in those days. Once graduated from AIT the majority were sent to Viet Nam to FIGHT. We had better be trained as best our DI's could train or we didn't last long once arriving in country. Eric mentioned the Special Forces trained at his facilitys but I guarantee the typical soldier was NOT offered training with BlackWater.
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In times of the universal deceit
a man that speaks the truth commits a revolutionary act
For some reason, I was waiting for the question:
“So you created Blackwater to provide clean drinking water for black people?”
Eric, you have said it so well. We will never forget. Men great Podcast. GOD BLESS.
"War is a racket. It always has been. It is possibly the oldest, easily the most profitable, surly the most vicious. It is the only one international in scope." - Major General Smedley Butler
Gen. Butler had many things right!
Relayed 2 US MAC
My ship(non Navy) pulled into the Navy base in Mayport Fl for rough tra in '98. We were required to provide or participate in security. We tied up outboard of a Navy ship and of course crossed their quarter deck to access the pier. They found out that we "carried" loaded/chambered and pitched a fit. It didn't go anywhere. I was baffled to find out that the Navy guys were on watch with unloaded firearms. Two different worlds.
Most of what I've read about Blackwater over the years has been negative. I have new respect for them now.
Thank you for having the founder on the show.
I would ask, is there anyone else like you who could help restructure this madness or are you the only one? Thank you. Thank you especially EP. NEVER QUIT!
Man how did you guys get him in the show?? that’s a 🐐 in more ways than one
I remember the blackwater boys when I was in Iraq. Dudes were nuts.
Tell us more 😮
Thanks !! FFS !
You've done so much more then me and we're both born in 86. Kudos to you dude
You're not the only one@EdgarStyles1234
That’s right, we were nuts
Love the new platform you guys are living up to your potential, keep it up great guest.
This was a great interview! I look forward to more guests on your show like this!!
I enlisted in the British Army for three square meals and a cot, I'm of Irish decent and faced the same discrimination as the Afro Caribbeans suffered from in the UK during the 1970s early 80s with signs saying rooms to let no blacks Irish or dogs allowed and others saying jobs within no blacks or Irish need apply, it was the streets jail or the army.
Don't be a DEI crier
@@therealscot2491🤔 What's dei ??
@@freedomforever1962
(D)idn't (E)arn (I)t.
He's Irish- not American! SMDH @therealscot2491
The Irish weren't treated much better here...esp. in earlier days!
I think he once said he could run the current Department of Defense for 20% of it's current budget
I really need to see Shawn Ryan and the hodgetwins
Yup 👍
Check out episode 11, where he interviewed the four Blackwater contractors involved in the Nissor Square shooting. Also check out a podcast called Raven 23. It’s a series from investigative journalists which goes into great detail and depth regarding the shooting and their resulting imprisonment. Definitely worth the time, I think it’s about 10ish episodes if I remember correctly.
"What difference at this point does it make." Was hillarys answer.
This is the guy that should be protecting trump
That’s exactly what I said last Saturday
What makes you think he's not, tonight?
Who do you think those bada$$es around Trump at RNC work for?
Yes
Bro bro, the HT, understand, Eric Prince, killed thousands of American high speed want to be young men, that is why he stepped down, their is only two contracts, the government and the church, BOOM
And ....much more...
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAH!!!!
F'n awesome episode.
This man is a wealth of information. Could you imagine how much more productive our government would be , if they actually hired men like this to run things.
Why would they? His not a yes sir type man, they put in congress clowns 🤡 they can control.
Exactly. Was just thinking that.
Careful with this one... Ties to C I A, industrial complex, ties to Arab nations and shady deals in Africa and Ukraine. Maybe a smooth talker but definitely not America first. Watch recent interviews with Whitney Webb to understand why we shouldn't be trusting this guy.. at all 😬
@@russhay422yt deleting comments. Careful with this one. works in the shadows. Look into Whitney Webb recent interviews
NO. This is not a nice guy, and Blackrock is not nice comoany. Deep State is trying to shift all the destructive power they hold I to private hands, PRIVITAIZE destroying the Constitution. Please such and listen to WHITNEY WEBB on tbis guy.
Best show ever thanks
Eric true bad ass, about as Smart as they get!!
Yeah, great CIA Asset
I remember when the Marines if you were enlisted and did not meet their weight standard they put your ass on a diet to cut that weight or you out. If you do not pull your weight you're out. I remember when a Coke was 25 cents. My mother talked about when she could get a Coke for 5 cents. I still remember when you can get gas for 1 something. When you have to spend over 1 dollar for water something is wrong, I 100% agree with him more people need to learn to be self-reliant. I love some chitlins fried up, growing up in South Louisiana eating Nutra and Gator.
Back when your mom made 2 dollars a week
@@sillygoose4263
☺️💪🏼🙌🏼 And Your Point Is What??
Those were Good Times.
I'm from Louisiana and I know all about living off the land....when ur raised poor n country ya learn not to waste nothin....
When I was in boot camp, the drill Sargent went down the line assigning us a number. Either a 1 or a 2. Then he said "One's on the left side of the room, Two's on the right." It was obvious that the two's were the overweight dudes. No one was actually fat, but we were all guys who could stand to lose 10-15lbs.
If you were a two, the drill sargents picked your food for you in the chow hall. I pretty much survived on chicken breast, broccoli, and water.
By the end of the cycle I was lean and mean. We all were.
@@ZekeMan62 yeah and now that is a good point now it seems like standards are slipping to meet numbers. I have no bias against females being in the being in the unit if they can do the same job at the same rate a guy can working along with a guy with out cutting corners. Lets face it some jobs some jobs guys do better, where females do way better. You can't cut standards to meet numbers there is a guy that makes videos talking about this he is a vet and touches on this how peoples get at just to do 4 years and it is no longer a pride of serving your country for them.
Get Donald Trump JR on there
Yes
And Dan Bongino
💯
I would love to see that, but the twins would have to be on their BEST behaviour. All the race jokes would not represent the Trump family very well to the average American. Maybe they could get him on AFTER DJT wins the election tho.
@@ben9610 DJT Jr went on a podcast with the rapper commentator guy DJ Akademiks and he was very laid back. I think he'd fit right in with the hodge twins.
Prince for President!
Never seen Mr. Prince smile in any other interview like he did in this one.
There was also a USMC FAST team in Tripoli too let's not forget that who were ready to respond and they too were told to stand down. Why?
great show.Erik is a smart man
SEC DEF PRINCE
YES!!
YEA!!!!!
Love listening to experienced smart guys
Met this guy at Shotshow 2024 and he gave me a signed book to read. Erik Prince for U.S. Secretary of Defense!
DHS secretary is also a good choice. Eric Prince and Kash Patel should be running the Trump assassination attempt investigation. Also Trump should hire backwater as private security for him.
Had the same thought. Would certainly be good for the SOF community.
So that's all it would take for you to vote for somebody for public office? I mean I'm only questioning this to you because you don't even have Diesel Boy in your playlist. The fucks up with that?
NO! Do NOT let this man become sec. If defenceman, HE IS NOT A GOOD GUY. Pls see WHITNEY WEBB videos on this guy.
Anyone who knows, knows not to trust Prince.. he is deep state inc..
Losing a parent young sucks, but I notice time and again that people start taking life serious that way. Many times it gives people something that makes them reliable and capable beyond the norm.
Okay, Hodge Twins !!!! I now am very impressed, EP on your show !!!!!
Man this guy seems so laid back and lots of wisdom. Thanks EP!
Infectious laughs with a serious interviewee/guest. I was laughing with them hosts.
This is the man who should be working for trump as a security detail or even be the head of secret service
I’d have him overseeing almost every aspect of his administration. He’s so smart and no BS!
@@GarrettFemisterSEC DEF
Have a great weekend everyone God bless you
Erick is the real deal.
Man this dude is really cool. Awesome episode 🔥🔥
This podcast needs to go viral :)
Erik mastery of history is amazing. Great interview guys.
Sec Def for Trump?? Please!
Thanks fellas
Great show guys and interesting guests especially Erik Prince. Wish Erik could be the next secretary of defense and the world will be safer
They have to destroy Black water because he is an American Christian white man , He represents what is to be a real American man, Christian , entrepreneurial family, hard honest Original American
I wish Trump would appoint Prince as Sec Def
@timmayer8041 there's things blackwater that are not mentioned 😑 would you like to know more before you vy for someone to be our defense secretary 😉
CAN’T WAITTTT!!!! You guys are doing awesome, keep up the good work!!!
Awww man this is gonna be good
My old boss. When i worked at Blackwater in Moyock, NC
YT deleted my original post.
This dude is evil.
Teague
YT keeps deleting my comments.
Lltb
@@billpetus2289hes actually a pretty good guy
Hot.... Water....Heater??!? Hmmmmm....😂😅 cracks me up!!!
The farm I grew up on butted up to blackwater, I have a lot of respect for Mr Prince
Such a good episode
1:12:00 Absolutely. My brother & I have had several convo's about very obscure topics.. And have both INSTANTLY gotten ads for that exact thing when opening our phones. (Like we made fun of a guy who a decade ago used a condom to catch shell casings when trying to be an assassin) And we wondered if someone makes a shell catcher for ar15's. And thats what showed up instantly.
Or when I discussed a German ww2 submarine that has an awesome story of being captured by the Navy.. (and how its actually at a Chicago museum I visited as a kid).
And the instant I open youtube, the 1st suggested video is for THAT EXACT STORY about that German ww2 U-boat😅
I am a defense engineer I designed weapons and telemetry and more for the DoD all top secret…. And from an engineering point of view yes all of the listening and watching us through phones tablets televisions and much much more the tech does exist . I cannot say it’s being used legally or other but it’s not a mystery. I think we all know though from evidence as you all are saying lol that it’s more than likely we are being violated big time. It wouldn’t be people listening or watching it would be an ai or code and recording.
I have heard Erik talk about Drone technology on many podcasts. Is he looking at getting into Drone production?
Hodge Twins for master philosophers and common sense orators! Why is it comedians are such a needed commodity in this whacky world. You guys are the finest . ever! Like stereo George Carlins. My favorite tubers with a tub full of tubas. Long life and prosperity!
Comedians have been on the forefront of social commentary since Aristophanes. The court Jester is the only one who can tell the king the truth.
Because humor takes the edge of off uncomfortable truths and challenges people’s sensitivity, thus encouraging people to change their minds on things
Well conducted interview guys.
Great show!
Hey boss when are we getting the band back together???
Damn you Keith and Kevin for having these awesome podcasts… YEAH‼️‼️‼️
Erik is a very honorable and respectful American.
Eric P. is evil. You two should check out the old Hodgetwins. Sad, what those imposter's were huh?...BTW, haha.
So happy you got this guest on. He is amazing and a book of knowledge and experience.❤
God Bless All 3 you legends ! Jesus Christ is KING
👍 overcame my fears of financial security and started my own business, its a risk but the rewards can be grand, be smart about it though and plan
“Secretary of Defense Erik Prince” sounds like a good idea when Trump wins again.🇺🇸
100%
This is awesome! I love these 3 guys!!!
He needs to be president. At least from his interviews he’s a good person with great values.
Hard to find these days.
Love this guy,bale hay, teenagers knew how to work, farms in Michigan 👌
I love the the music intro of ya'lls show, it's so soothing❤
Respect 🫡
Bro said, "Straight, White, and CHRISTian! That definitely makes you a target!" -Wooow, Heat! i can assure you [all], that being a Paralyzed Vet doesn't help!
Love this guy! That story about Trump sending rescue team for the American missionary kid is awesome! Our real president 💙🇺🇸💯#trump2024
Been watching you guys for years but didnt know you had this long form product. Waiting for Prince to say " got me this email...."
I would love to hear his opinion on Executive Outcomes and Eeben Barlow, the OG PMC from South Africa!
If I remember correctly he talks about EO in his Carribean Rhythms appearance.
@@aceambling7685 Thanks!
13 then was 20 now. Built differently.
If Mr Prince starts a new company I guarantee he would not lack for men.
“Especially that Norfolk area of Virginia…” 😂😂 they don’t understand but I do
great job guys!
Awesome interview Twins, A'ho!
I can imagine Trump saying “Get him home you gotta get him home”
Great guest!!!! Mr. Prince kicks some ass!!!!
As of really absolutely disconnecting your phone from the grid, even without turning it off, just wrap it in an ordinary alu foil… and it disappears in an instance from the planet earth.
Believes we went to the moon, believes nine eleven front story. Seemed legit till an hour in. 😥😢
Eric Prince American needs him. As a future President.
I want that 📱 ☎️ 1:16:35 is comedy gold!!!
Loving the new podcast episodes guys. Fan from back in the good old balls deep days 😆
Like your approach to the interviews, let the guests speak and bring some laughs to lighten the mood. Now get Jordan Peterson on! ✌️
Awesome conversation, between 3 Great Patriots
👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸 MAGA~A
I still believe he's the smartest man on Earth and I want one of them phones
I need to get one of those phones! Hope he delivers to the Philippines.
What a great interview you 2 did. Only Beavis and Butthead could have done better. Proud of you guys.
lol I love you guys and your guest great show
My grandpa had me throwing all the mountain oysters in a 5 gal. bucket from 3 years old! Made me a tomboy! 😂
Eric Prince should be President Trump's Chief of Staff.
I will never forget when I met you guys at Vegas airport. Love you but you gave me the most limp wristed handshake. I feel like I should get a free tshirt
Damn good show y'all
DADDY PRINCE!!!
Damn Good Show
Best channel on Utube! 👍🇺🇸
Dude please just run for.president dude
Great white man 😂😂😂 sounds like a episode with that shark knocking on the door, "candygram" 😂
Great guest! Really enjoyed this conversation
“Your favorite Utube black lives!”😂y’all are hilarious!
@20:46,,, ",,cause the military can't really train the military." WHAT? WHO TRAINS THEM THEN? My guess is EVERY prior service and guy or gal who have watched this podcast will take exception with that statement. I went through US Army BCT and AIT March through June 1966 at Ft. Lewis, WA and the only people who trained us were US Army service men and women, mostly Non Com Drill Instructors. We never saw a civilian trainer of any manner in those days. Once graduated from AIT the majority were sent to Viet Nam to FIGHT. We had better be trained as best our DI's could train or we didn't last long once arriving in country. Eric mentioned the Special Forces trained at his facilitys but I guarantee the typical soldier was NOT offered training with BlackWater.