@@ShawnRyanShow it seems like rob crushed buds he has some problems but he was on top of every thing had to get that sun screen on lol 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
When the interviewer stays quiet most of the time, that’s when you know you’re about to get a good interview. This is by far one of the best interviews I’ve seen ever.
Even though its been disproven he lied about the entire thing? Its disgusting he made money off being a silent professional fuck rob the liar go ask “Red” lmao
I met Rob at the 4 Seasons Bora Bora back in 2017 when my wife and I were on our honeymoon. Rob was also on his honeymoon. He and I bs’d for a while at the pool bar buying drinks for each other and told some jokes back and forth. At that point a fleet Navy guy who I became friends with came up to me and asked “do you know who that guy is?!?” And I said yeah, some white dude who tells good jokes. That’s when my buddy told me who he was and idk how I got Rob to do it, but he told us the entire Bin Laden story right there at the pool bar. One of the coolest experiences of my life, to this day! Never forget it.
@@theworstofalltime I’m an honorable guy. If it were a fake story, I really wouldn’t have posted it. Plenty more details I could share that I left out also (name of beer Rob drank “Hinano”, who else was sitting at the bar during the story, the date, etc.). It was a fun experience and a fortunate/lucky situation. Never hung out with Rob again during the trip other than on the return flight back to Papeete where he sat in the row in front of us, and I’m not claiming we’re friends because we’re not.
@@theworstofalltimeThis has to be the worst comment ever made on RUclips. What is wrong with you. Did someone drop you on your head when you were young? Can't you tell a true story versus a fake story? You can easily tell this guy was telling the truth. Heck, you could do a simple Google check to see where if the details check out. Rob and this guy went to the most popular honeymoon destination, period. Clearly you are looking to put another person down just so you can feel better about yourself. Typical douche move!!
Right place right time... You probably got a better chance at winning the lottery rather than being in a situation like that and hearing a legendary story of a top-tier unit conducting a op . Thanks for sharing your experience with a legend
Hiking for 2 days without sleep in mountains of Afghanistan only to receive a radio call that another team was flown in by helicopter to handle your task is a perfect metaphor for the War in Afghanistan
Welcome to the world of contracting teams… the helicopter ride is just overhead cost for the company. It’s unfortunate but so is war, and obviously everything that goes with it.
You never lied on multiple occasions my unit got sent out on missions and had damn seals come in 3 times and do what we had to do… don’t fuckin mobilize an entire combat detachment and at the same time send in seals either way somebody is gonna go in and retrieve them if they get killed 🤦🏻♂️Afghanistan was terrible I’m glad I got out
You do know rob O’Neil is actually lying about being the one who killed bin Laden? 😂 The real guy who got bin Laden was Red! O’Neil was just a pile on shooter! Shooting him after he was down and canoeing his face. Go listen to anti hero podcast about this OR Andy stumpf OR The author Matthew Cole
@@arielalaniz7819it means if you feel like quitting wait and quit tomorrow. If you keep that mindset you'll never quit because everyday you'll keep waiting until tomorrow to quit.
I’m a regular U.S. Navy guy. I roomed with two team-10 guys in the early 2000s. Some of the best dudes I’ve ever known. I lost track with them over time. Jonathan and Adam from La., if you ever read this, let me know how you are. I’m the guy who lived with Denny from natchitoches la and you all came to live with us when you first got stationed at Little Creek. I’ve thought about you both over time and just hope you both are alive and well. Hit me up if you ever see this.
"As long as you keep quitting tomorrow."..... I've learned that no matter how bad one of my days are going, if I just stick with it until the end of the day, I'll be back tomorrow. I've had days where time seemed to be going backwards and I had to talk myself through every minute. The feeling you get at the end of pushing through a shitty day is rewarding. At the end of the day I'm always glad I came.
I am a retired Port Authority Police Inspector and Shawn, watching your interview with Rob made me extremally proud of the sacrifices that you men have made for our country. My department lost 37 members of the force on 9/11. I witnessed the devastation and the pain it caused to the families of ALL who gave up their lives that day. As Rob said that the families of those who lost family members will never get closure with the killing of that POS. However it makes one proud that their are men like Rob and you that give all for our country. God Bless you and keep you. Keep on with this pod cast to show America the greatness of the men and women that live and die for us.
To the average person who did not serve in the military, this is fantastic. It's amazing what goes on while we work and raise our children. Thanks for the great content.
also saying respect = never criticising someone for anything if you don't learn to view criticism as a chance to grow you'll keep leaving dumb comments like this@@patmody
@@baileyayyy5085 So instead of leaving random comments get specific. What was he lying about? I am not insulted or butthurt - just curious as to what you think he was lying about.
Man I have heard Rob O'Neill talk about the bin Laden raid a handful of times giving speeches at different locations and this is by far the best interview he has done! By far!
I was thinking same thing, he went into fine detail on this one & really cool to hear about where/how he grew up, etc. & his whole journey that led him to ultimate be standing 3 feet in front of Bin Laden 👀
Shawn has seriously set the standard for what an “in depth” interview should be. Man, we can keep commenting on your videos, saying “this is awesome”, but words don’t do this justice.
anyone that served our nation (veteran) ask yourself this question and reflect on the (proper) answer from your toughest/most challenging time in the military and/or "deployed": in 2011+; were these personnel fighting (each other/in print and media) over this "trophy" status the core of (the) abyss of our nations (ability) to conduct such an operation then, today and in the future. from such a "2-prong" operation the overt depth of "look" at me. it was "me" is amazing. it is not "a" free pass (a trident); but it is "earned" (within context). the "silence" of inertia to complete that mission is not "overt". although mr. o'neil's words "are" overt, actual, and on "video". i am (so) glad it gets him "some" free drinks in domestic/"international" airports. great "YT" marketing.
The only podcast around that actually makes me watch every second because it’s that good. These interviews have a gravitational pull that’s unmatched. Thanks for your service Shawn and thanks for putting these videos together for us 👍🏼 God bless
@@Christianhosler same. I have a short attention span. But if I have to watch the episodes in segments, I do it. Then I watch them a couple times more because they are so insightful and captivating.
Shawn and rob. My father died from the 9/11 attack at the WTC in NYC. It has been very hard to deal with the lost over the years. Everyday I think of my dad and miss him. It does not get easy with time. I wanted to thank both of you for your service which personally affected my family and has helped with my grief.
GOD BLESS you and your father. "I pray that our heavenly father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours, to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom. Yours, very sincerely and respectfully, Abraham Lincoln"
You’re right about it not getting easier over time. Just more and more moments you wish he was there for, or moments you feel like he could help you with advise.
If you hit the 2:38 mark....does it appear he has a panic attack? check it out...I felt him on that one. He was drenched in sweat..Got up so fast for a break...
@@BigMac8008 Bug Off Troll! Apparently you have never watched or listened to his other interviews, even DJ Shipley expressed now having a "panic disorder".. Move along troll!
Shawn, it is apparent how confident and secure you are as an individual for allowing your guests to speak uninterrupted. It’s your show. Lesser hosts would want us to remember that. But we know and we respect you. You’re making incredible content.
Tradecraft tends to stick with you once you live by it for a while...Ryan was CIA contractor, best way to get information from an asset is to let them speak and ask what you need to, when you need to...to interrogate
Good thing about Rob is if you ask him a question, you won't need another question for about 35 minutes. The dude comes prepared to TED talk and with jokes.
The most surprising is his jokes and positive attitude about all the shit he’s been thru. He also took something out of everything, got life lessons from things
And his jokes and shit are ACTUALLY FUNNY. Like, imagine being through all the shit he's been through and still being that positive and just overall content with life past present and future. Awesome shit. 🔥💯💯💯
Quite simply the best interview I've ever seen. Mr. O'Neill is a Patriot of the highest order. I thank him and his team and pray for a quiet peaceful life for all of them.
Absolutely! That is one of my peeves about hosts, they act like the fools who hosts the "tonight show". Its ridiculous; are you the guest or are they?! Lol.
That's where the skill is in interviewing these guys. When you listen to DJ and how much he shared that was crazy and definitely cause he just felt comfortable doing it.
I heard this story twenty times, but this time was the best. Shawn has a way of extracting the best interviews. Something about sitting back and letting people tell their stories
Because he's a Team Guy he knows how to ask the right questions the right way. Not so what happened he guides the story so we all totally understand. Thats why this story most of us already heard was so much better the details. And you know all the seals on here just feel way more comfortable just sitting there bullshitting with another seal. And I really like the way Shawn will say hold on real quick for the audience and explain what some of the lingo means.
You can just tell, this guy absolutely loved every moment of serving his country. Just badass. These episodes literally give us such a rare look into these operators lives. Shawn is the new Rogan. I haven’t even watched JRE since I got hooked with SRS lol
Shawn….you know your truth and the truth of everyone following you. You are authentic, empathetic, and real. Thank you for selecting others from which you lead us to our truth. We support you in your journey. I’ve followed you a long time, before all the ‘hoopla.’ You’ve replied to my posts. I honor you, sir. I admire the whistleblower work you’ve been introducing in your show. You are truly a renaissance man. Keep up the good work. Fight the good fight. And carry on, Shawn. God Bless! All the best to you and your family bud!
Absolutely phenomenal channel, glad I discovered this. My Dad served with the SAS from the late 80s and I had to go show him this upload, we were both glued to the screen for every second. Totally engrossing, the dark humour is a huge thing for morale here too I've grown up with it and wouldn't change that, Rob you're a hell of a guy man! God bless you Gents.
After a few smokes, bathroom breaks, and almost five hours later, what a story. That was so damn cool. Thanks to the two of you for this and a great big thanks you to all the teams and others that made this history possible.
This is the kind of conversation you would die to be a fly on the wall for, something you would never think you could hear and thanks to Shawn it’s on RUclips for everyone! When he talked about quoting George Bush on the bird to Osama’s house it gave me chills. What an incredible story and an incredible man!
At 32 Years Old, I Just Learned Things About Life and Cognitive Thought Process Just From Watching This Entire Interview. This Is Truly An Interview That Should Be Viewed By Everyone. This Literally Made Me Change My Views On a Bunch Of Things.
This is the first interview I've seen of him. His sense of humor & perspective are engaging. I'm not sure what I expected but this is better than anything I expected. I've represented a few special forces members & no one is better. Mad respect!
Omg… what an emotional rollercoaster. You could see the emotion and tension build as the interview went on. A true hero, interviewed by a natural, for letting the story develop… Probably your best episode, Shawn.
Fantastic interview Shawn. Rob is such a very interesting soul and we are lucky to have him on our team. Love the SRS and I will be watching each and every video that is produced for us. Thank you to both Rob & Shawn for your amazing service to our beloved county. Be well....
What I appreciate the most out of Shawn’s videos is just his ability to listen, let the person talk and ask the right questions. Amazing trait to have and is something I’m trying to get better with on the daily.
So many people are rightly in awe of these men because they can do what the vast majority of us only wish we can do. When I hear these stories, I'm struck by how humble these men are, and how the stories, as cool as they are, come with an unimaginable emotional burden that only they can understand. What struck me most was how Rob talks about the humanity. You can see that this is a true story just by watching his emotions when he talks about the children; that can't be faked. Thank you, Sean, for yet another incredible interview. 3.5 hours, and it's riveting as always. I know you guys hear this a lot, and it may seem overused, but this is a truly sincere THANK YOU for your service, not because of any particular operation, but because it's guys like you who keep our country safe.
I joined the Marine Corps at the tender age of 17, it was all I had ever wanted since I first found out about the Marines and what they were at 5-6 years old. Was getting shot at in Fallujah as a 22 year old Sargent squad leader. I still see faces of people I killed and of my guys that gave the ultimate sacrifice for what we were told was a just cause. I'm not saying Saddam Hussein wasn't a danger but I don't think he was to us enough to justify the invasion. I lost some really great friends and it just sucks! Semper Fi Shawn and Rob!!!
@@tatskamaster What was it about Iraq's crappy oil over the good clean Saudi and Kuwaiti oil we wanted? We all probably were in country at the same times. I was there in 03, 04, 05 and 06. South.
@@TheSound0fLegends It's still oil. And there's always the Saudi-Iran proxy war. Iraq is Shia muslim majority, so it's a strong ally for Iran. You want Saudi oil? Then destroy their competition.. Blood and money.
The war in Iraq was fought for the terrorist state of Israel ! Iraq was a massive problem for them and Americans pay the price for Israel ! From your brothers in Ireland 🇮🇪 !
One Hell of a day to put this out🦅🇺🇸🦅 Thank you for all your hard work, Katie too! Hope you both are having a wonderful day🙏🏼 PS-It’s an honor being a patreon of yours!
03 infantry here, invaded Iraq 2003, was part of Phantom Fury in 2004. Far from a high speed DEVGRU ninja, but Rob talking about getting older and thinking about wtf we did and for who… yeah, those questions get louder every single day.
Same with Afghanistan brother, I wonder why tf I wasted so many years on a country that went downhill so fast. But thanks for everything you’ve done🙏 just know u brought some brothers home just by being there
A huge props on your DJ Shipley, Erik Prince, and Rob O'Neill podcasts. I was glued to my phone the entire time. Rob always gives tons of credit to all the other service men and women he's worked with. Thank you Rob and Shawn for sharing this with us.
True - I respect Rob so much, especially for giving credit to all others involved that made this mission possible. (Massive respect of course to everyone that put their lives on the line and that invested family time, their futures, sleep etc.)
This is a great episode. I have listened to Robert's book and it was one of my favorite of all time. His stories are great and hearing about his experiences in the Navy and Seal teams were fascinating. Thank you all for your service.
I’m not even sure they were on the same wavelength…Rob was alluding to the evils of politicians, then Shawn alluded that people should have fought for their belief in 2020…
Yeah I never thought killing guys in their own beds was smart. In Iraq men with much less honor these guys were kicking in lots of doors for a lot of years. Terrible things were done nightly, Iraq is a stain
I gave this video a like before watching it, I knew it would be that good. Other podcasts can go off the rails when the host steers the conversation too much, but this show is my favorite because the guests can talk without interruption. I've seen Rob on other podcasts, but never seen him as humanized and open about his experiences. Thank you Rob for your story! and thank you Shawn for being an amazing host!
Thank you for actually calling out HALIBURTON and CHENEY!!!! So many of these interviews focus on just the gun fighters and training... but never touch on the politics. Its good to hear you guys actually say what we all know.
I think a lot of the Special Operators feel the same way about what is happening. Just think about the type of person it takes to do what they do. Serious attention to detail, ability to problem solve quickly, a bunch of stuff I don’t know. If shite hits the fan here in America the Ex Special Ops guys are going to be the Tip of the Spear again for the Patriots fighting for our Constitutional Rights and Freedoms. All of the Operators I have heard in interviews were Trump supporters and anti Democrat. And there are thousands of these badasses. Tens of thousands of combat vets.
Everybody calls out Halliburton and Cheney. Problem is Cheney and Halliburton could make just as much money without war. Halliburton just filled a niche that they know the war will create. And all companies that rely on government contracts higher people from government, and many of those people circulate back into government. Invading Iraq was something that the CFR folks were pushing for since desert stor. And there are companies that profit more from the war machine than Halliburton did or does. Seems more like enemies of the petro dollar and global banking will get America, Europe, Israel and the Saudis to resort to military violence
I've seen every piece of Rob O content out there- this was really outstanding and different. Much more detailed and gripping. Shawn you are literally the GOAT
I’m on my third interview and each time I think this is the best interview I have seen. This man understands saying less is more. It’s amazing to see a man give a platform to our heroes and just let them get their story out. Stay at it. Respect from Texas
Only channel on RUclips where I’ll actually sit and watch a 3.22 hour long video without skipping anything. Every second counts, thanks for everything Shawn
Listening to Rob for a few minutes over the three hours course of his life, is an experience that feels like 7 / minutes. A well-thought-out interview that has a natural flow and speed in its entirety. As a father of four, thank you Rob for all your sacrifice and hardship you have gone through. I wish you all the best in your civilian life that lies ahead of you. PS: Did she really say so, holly shit what a woman ... DS With Love from Sweden.
Love your stuff man, Thanks to all of you that have made this a safe place to live and raise my children. Veterans deserve so much more than they are given. Much love for all that served this country!
Without doubt the best content on you tube. I am British and can't get enough of this I just can't believe that after you leave an become civies the government leaves trained top technicians to go though the stuff they do in combat they are just dumped like a used car. I have upmost respect for you All.
Fellow Brit here - our boys aren't treated any differently. I respect the shit out of their military and our own - I just despise the suites who sent our boys over with no long term strategy. Now Afghanistan is in the hands of the Taliban, Iraq is in the hands of ISIS and Libya is being fought over by various groups including Islamic radicals where before it had been a peaceful, well organised country. All of those deaths on both sides, all the tragedy, all the suffering and all of the trillions - for fucking nothing. How can you not be cynical about the policitians.
I've heard Rob tell his story many times on many different forums and this still kept me watching for every second, and I still heard so many things from him that I haven't before. Gotta give you props Shawn 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Thank you Shawn for this episode. If I ever had a chance to run into Rob, I would never have to ask him about what transpired during his times in the Teams or on the OBL raid. This answered a lot of the curiosity I had. Also, I would want Rob, just like Marcus, to continue on with their lives without having to dig up the past everyday. Both men like them, and many others in different branches of the military, have earned the right to move on with their lives and to start that next chapter in peace.
The thing that makes you a great soldier (in my opinion), is the fact that you will look back with a conscious and wonder about the things you have done. You did them for justice and peace and I am unequivocally thankful for your sacrifice! I am honored to be sharing this planet with a man like you Rob!
these tip of the "spear" interviews are good. some (not most) but some commucnate the interlecaul/educated process of how they got to where "they" were; and that can assist/help others the same (in any field). many just yap of "that" mission and this "mission" and there "i" was. always stating they are not revealing sensitive information/missions. i was in mazar-e-shariff when (DoD) this mission (occurred). towards the end of the year 2011 i met (in a DFAC/eating) in kabul; a detachment of helo/blackhawk mechanics just at that base for a few days. no there was no "bragging" of there "i" was in this big mission (if they were). but the E8 stated indirectly about the mission; would "any" of them (operators) would have gotten (bin laden mission/may 2011) to that courtyard if those helos were not in "top" performing condition due to the mechanics/teamwork? he was correct then as he is "today".; "heroes" are not all in the front line news nor should they be for operational purposes. if you ask many (oneil) you would think the rigged, fixed, prepped and fueled the helos "themselves" and since it was "about" them and only "them".
Can’t thank you guys enough for everything you’ve done for this country (most of which we will ever even know) these are the kind of men who make me proud to be an American. One of the most telling things I heard in this interview that gives you a glimpse into how tough these tier 1 guys are how they tick is how the Team that was already stationed there was pissed because they weren’t going to get an opportunity to go even though Rob said they figured it was about 90% chance of dying can you imagine arguing amongst each other as to who is going to get lucky enough to die for their country these guys laugh in the face of death and danger. Although to a degree as an athlete I can understand that feeling of practicing your ass off and you are just itching for game time to test yoUr skills in a real world environment
@@papis8484 there is some controversy over who shot bin laden. There are some other seals out there that say it wasnt O'Neil. Ive heard the name mark "owens" brought up. Basically the other seals dont really have a reason to lie so not really sure who to believe
I’m finding this interview nine months late. Freaking AMAZING. My Grandfather received a Silver Star posthumously from WWII. God Bless Mr. O’Neill and our military. 🇺🇸
I’m a doctoral student in the US originally from India. I can say, THIS is the America that attracted me and I’m proud of the India-US Navy/maritime partnership. Thank you both, and all the great men and women in uniform for your service.
Wow....a 3+ hr interview and felt like only an hour! Amazing amazing chat of warriors! Thank u Rob! Keep it up Shawn.... these interviews are therapeutic! A great outlet for all veterans! Just hearing these stories just makes me grateful for all our service members....sacrifice, comraderie & esprit de corps! God has blessed America with the best & finest warriors on the face of the earth! Raaaaahhhhhhh!!!!
These interviews with your fellow men, are some of the upmost important conversations to have, as well as the most incredible testimonies to document. I hope you're getting these transcripts printed put because from what these men are saying, on every show, we will lose all bit of knowledge if we don't stop trusting the cloud. All it takes is one agenda to finally move forward, and boom, we are thrown back to the basics. These testimonies are some of the education kids in school should be receiving... real, raw, actual facts and actual eye witness accounts of some of the most horrible yet highly important topics. Thank you, and I promise, my kids will hear these lessons to be learned.
Rob is the best at telling a story!! Excellent interview!! . Thanks Rob for taking the time to tell all of the interesting details. Thanks Shawn for interviewing him. You’re the best at allowing others to talk. Thank God for brave men like Rob and all of the others.
The way Rob explains how he felt worrying about the potential missile that could take out his helo on the Bin Laden raid is the same thought process I had after my gun truck was hit by an IED in Iraq. It was like an awakening. No amount of worrying will stop it from happening again. If it is meant to be, it will be.
I figured out a long time ago that worrying doesn’t do shit for you. It simply hinders you from doing a good job. Like you said. If it is meant to be, it will be.
I left this interview with a lot more respect for Rob. He really is squared away and quite humble. His in-depth retelling of past missions was very insightful! Good work Shawn!
I have watched a lot of Rob O’Neill interviews and this is by far the best one. A lot of interviewers ruin the entire interview by interrupting their guest! Good job on just letting the Rob tell his story! Bravo!!
Y’all are some bad ass Americans thank you so much for your service and everything you do so that we can continue to enjoy or freedoms in our Great Country. March 5, 2020 I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and early T-cell lymphoma hasn’t been easy been in remission for 2 years now. That is nothing compared to what you and so many of your guests have been thru in y’all’s life. Hope your having a fantastic day love you buddy.
I was driving thru Kentucky on my way home from Chicago to Atlanta when the announcement came over the radio. I kid you not, it was 1230-1am in the morning EST and people were stopped on the road honking horns screaming their lungs out. We finally got him! If you didn’t watch those towers come down live you may not get it. This is one of the best days of my life. THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!
Wow I find myself at their first break but I find myself with my cheeks hurting I've been smiling from ear to ear for like the past 40 minutes and that's because I'm so proud to hear and see men be men and be strong and stand strong and have that fire warrior in you God bless you guys love the show if possible I would love to take clips this is so inspirational at least for me it is God bless you guys and thank you so much for allowing me to put my head down at night in peace because of what you guys do did and have done and will do to keep us American safe in other people in the world .....
Shawn…what a skillful interview. The right questions at the right time . Best of all you do so little talking and allow your guest the opportunity to speak and let the content develop. Well done!
Thanks to TikTok ive seen snips of a bunch of episodes, so i had to come check out the YT page. This is the first video ive watched here, and i promise it wont be the last. This interview is amazing! not only the first hand accounts, but the respect given and shown for everyone involved in them is refreshing to see. Rob's ability to tell a story with such purpose, humor and humility is a true gift. Thank you Shawn and Rob for this amazing episode!
Great episode, Shawn! But Dammit, you're sold out of Gummies again!
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Jesus whatz he putting in them things
Same here
@@mikewotton1048 freedom.
@@ShawnRyanShow it seems like rob crushed buds he has some problems but he was on top of every thing had to get that sun screen on lol 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
When the interviewer stays quiet most of the time, that’s when you know you’re about to get a good interview. This is by far one of the best interviews I’ve seen ever.
That's because you're brainwashed.
Even though its been disproven he lied about the entire thing? Its disgusting he made money off being a silent professional fuck rob the liar go ask “Red” lmao
It also seems like Rob just had a habit of talking alot.
@@dpimprovements9905 all Shawn needed to say was no shit and damn 😂
I totally agree. I’m so glad I found this. Amazing
I met Rob at the 4 Seasons Bora Bora back in 2017 when my wife and I were on our honeymoon. Rob was also on his honeymoon. He and I bs’d for a while at the pool bar buying drinks for each other and told some jokes back and forth. At that point a fleet Navy guy who I became friends with came up to me and asked “do you know who that guy is?!?” And I said yeah, some white dude who tells good jokes. That’s when my buddy told me who he was and idk how I got Rob to do it, but he told us the entire Bin Laden story right there at the pool bar. One of the coolest experiences of my life, to this day! Never forget it.
i really feel this is fake lmao
@@theworstofalltime I’m an honorable guy. If it were a fake story, I really wouldn’t have posted it. Plenty more details I could share that I left out also (name of beer Rob drank “Hinano”, who else was sitting at the bar during the story, the date, etc.). It was a fun experience and a fortunate/lucky situation. Never hung out with Rob again during the trip other than on the return flight back to Papeete where he sat in the row in front of us, and I’m not claiming we’re friends because we’re not.
@@theworstofalltimeThis has to be the worst comment ever made on RUclips. What is wrong with you. Did someone drop you on your head when you were young?
Can't you tell a true story versus a fake story?
You can easily tell this guy was telling the truth. Heck, you could do a simple Google check to see where if the details check out. Rob and this guy went to the most popular honeymoon destination, period.
Clearly you are looking to put another person down just so you can feel better about yourself. Typical douche move!!
Right place right time... You probably got a better chance at winning the lottery rather than being in a situation like that and hearing a legendary story of a top-tier unit conducting a op .
Thanks for sharing your experience with a legend
Much like Rob O Neill and his stories @theworstofalltime
Hiking for 2 days without sleep in mountains of Afghanistan only to receive a radio call that another team was flown in by helicopter to handle your task is a perfect metaphor for the War in Afghanistan
Tip of the spear
Welcome to the world of contracting teams… the helicopter ride is just overhead cost for the company. It’s unfortunate but so is war, and obviously everything that goes with it.
You never lied on multiple occasions my unit got sent out on missions and had damn seals come in 3 times and do what we had to do… don’t fuckin mobilize an entire combat detachment and at the same time send in seals either way somebody is gonna go in and retrieve them if they get killed 🤦🏻♂️Afghanistan was terrible I’m glad I got out
@@dawnsredemptiongaming5567 what unit did you serve with?
@@SteveCabana-ir7jt 173rd airborne brigade 2nd battalion 503rd infantry regiment
“if you can quit tomorrow, you’ll be successful in life”
that’s too damn relatable. great advice too.
You do know rob O’Neil is actually lying about being the one who killed bin Laden? 😂 The real guy who got bin Laden was Red! O’Neil was just a pile on shooter! Shooting him after he was down and canoeing his face. Go listen to anti hero podcast about this OR Andy stumpf OR The author Matthew Cole
What that means ?
@@arielalaniz7819tmrw never comes. There’s always another tmrw. So if you can never give up on today only on tmrw then you can never give up
@@arielalaniz7819it means if you feel like quitting wait and quit tomorrow. If you keep that mindset you'll never quit because everyday you'll keep waiting until tomorrow to quit.
I’m a regular U.S. Navy guy. I roomed with two team-10 guys in the early 2000s. Some of the best dudes I’ve ever known. I lost track with them over time. Jonathan and Adam from La., if you ever read this, let me know how you are. I’m the guy who lived with Denny from natchitoches la and you all came to live with us when you first got stationed at Little Creek. I’ve thought about you both over time and just hope you both are alive and well. Hit me up if you ever see this.
That’s kool bro. Played fb sfa. Nacagdoches. I think the woke people did away with the Indian. SMH
I’d only ever seen natchitoches in Blood Meridian so this was cool to see.
Whats your number so that they can call you in case they see it
Thank you for your service
@eggostackinn what's your number so I can call you with mine.
"As long as you keep quitting tomorrow."..... I've learned that no matter how bad one of my days are going, if I just stick with it until the end of the day, I'll be back tomorrow. I've had days where time seemed to be going backwards and I had to talk myself through every minute. The feeling you get at the end of pushing through a shitty day is rewarding. At the end of the day I'm always glad I came.
I am a retired Port Authority Police Inspector and Shawn, watching your interview with Rob made me extremally proud of the sacrifices that you men have made for our country. My department lost 37 members of the force on 9/11. I witnessed the devastation and the pain it caused to the families of ALL who gave up their lives that day. As Rob said that the families of those who lost family members will never get closure with the killing of that POS. However it makes one proud that their are men like Rob and you that give all for our country. God Bless you and keep you. Keep on with this pod cast to show America the greatness of the men and women that live and die for us.
"If you can keep quitting tomorrow, you can make it in life."
Thank you for sharing that. It's quite impactful for me right now
To the average person who did not serve in the military, this is fantastic. It's amazing what goes on while we work and raise our children. Thanks for the great content.
to the average person who didn't serve its really easy for rob to lie
@@baileyayyy5085some of the real shit that happened to these guys is probably crazier than any lies they could think up. have some fucking respect
lmao imagine getting this butthurt over the insinuation someones telling a lie on the internet@@patmody
also saying respect = never criticising someone for anything
if you don't learn to view criticism as a chance to grow you'll keep leaving dumb comments like this@@patmody
@@baileyayyy5085 So instead of leaving random comments get specific. What was he lying about?
I am not insulted or butthurt - just curious as to what you think he was lying about.
Man I have heard Rob O'Neill talk about the bin Laden raid a handful of times giving speeches at different locations and this is by far the best interview he has done! By far!
I was thinking same thing, he went into fine detail on this one & really cool to hear about where/how he grew up, etc. & his whole journey that led him to ultimate be standing 3 feet in front of Bin Laden 👀
It's all a script from the Cia.. the truth would make you vomit. 9-11 was a SETUP and bin laden worked for the cia...
Full of lies too.
@@JB-ve8zeyou think every seal lies 😂
@@Dhdjdjsjdjsjk o'neil does. hes just changhesd his story again.
Shawn has seriously set the standard for what an “in depth” interview should be. Man, we can keep commenting on your videos, saying “this is awesome”, but words don’t do this justice.
thank you!
I couldnt agree more..
Think Rogan or Jocko did it years ago
anyone that served our nation (veteran) ask yourself this question and reflect on the (proper) answer from your toughest/most challenging time in the military and/or "deployed":
in 2011+; were these personnel fighting (each other/in print and media) over this "trophy" status the core of (the) abyss of our nations (ability) to conduct such an operation then, today and in the future.
from such a "2-prong" operation the overt depth of "look" at me. it was "me" is amazing. it is not "a" free pass (a trident); but it is "earned" (within context).
the "silence" of inertia to complete that mission is not "overt". although mr. o'neil's words "are" overt, actual, and on "video". i am (so) glad it gets him "some" free drinks in domestic/"international" airports.
great "YT" marketing.
Agreed!
Love that Ryan lets his guests talk and doesn’t constantly interrupt them.
Nice original comment
The only podcast around that actually makes me watch every second because it’s that good. These interviews have a gravitational pull that’s unmatched. Thanks for your service Shawn and thanks for putting these videos together for us 👍🏼 God bless
I was literally about to comment the same thing, only show/podcast in which I have watched all episodes
Me too. I watch only three anymore. VE, Mike Drop, Combat Story. Sean is so very interesting that I've watched several more than once.
Same can’t stand watching 3 hrs of any podcast besides vigilance elite pod
Well said sir!! Couldn’t have said it better myself.
@@Christianhosler same. I have a short attention span. But if I have to watch the episodes in segments, I do it. Then I watch them a couple times more because they are so insightful and captivating.
Shawn and rob. My father died from the 9/11 attack at the WTC in NYC. It has been very hard to deal with the lost over the years. Everyday I think of my dad and miss him. It does not get easy with time. I wanted to thank both of you for your service which personally affected my family and has helped with my grief.
Sorry for your loss RIP to your father !
GOD BLESS you and your father. "I pray that our heavenly father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours, to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom. Yours, very sincerely and respectfully, Abraham Lincoln"
Sorry for your loss!!!!!!
May your father live forever in your heart and soul!!
You’re right about it not getting easier over time. Just more and more moments you wish he was there for, or moments you feel like he could help you with advise.
This is world-class podcasting. This episode will be referenced for years to come. Absolutely incredible.
If you hit the 2:38 mark....does it appear he has a panic attack? check it out...I felt him on that one. He was drenched in sweat..Got up so fast for a break...
@@hotbello0071Not a panic attack lol, DEVGRU ops don’t have fuckin panic attacks
@@BigMac8008 Bug Off Troll! Apparently you have never watched or listened to his other interviews, even DJ Shipley expressed now having a "panic disorder".. Move along troll!
@@BigMac8008 100% agree with you. I think the lighting was making him sweat after awhile. He probably had to take a piss, too. LOL
@@BigMac8008they are still human. Dj Shipley talked about panic attacks 😂
Shawn, it is apparent how confident and secure you are as an individual for allowing your guests to speak uninterrupted.
It’s your show. Lesser hosts would want us to remember that.
But we know and we respect you. You’re making incredible content.
His way of interviewing, second to none. He let's them speak and asks only when the timing is there. Great job.
With the intermittent "no shit", "that's insane" best way to interview.
Tradecraft tends to stick with you once you live by it for a while...Ryan was CIA contractor, best way to get information from an asset is to let them speak and ask what you need to, when you need to...to interrogate
Well said
Just when you think that you have heard this told 100 times before by him, Rob tells it better now than ever before. Great interview.
Yeah because it’s made up
Over time you learn to perfect your bullshit
Yeah because he made it up. He didn't kill osama. He shot him in the head after he has been shot by at least two other seals. He's a lier
Why are the three replies to this comment not visible? Strange
Too bad it’s not the truth. The story changes because he is lying. Go watch the antihero podcast about rob oneil
Good thing about Rob is if you ask him a question, you won't need another question for about 35 minutes. The dude comes prepared to TED talk and with jokes.
The most surprising is his jokes and positive attitude about all the shit he’s been thru. He also took something out of everything, got life lessons from things
Mad respect for Rob O’Neil !
He’s a solid dude
And his jokes and shit are ACTUALLY FUNNY. Like, imagine being through all the shit he's been through and still being that positive and just overall content with life past present and future. Awesome shit. 🔥💯💯💯
He’s a great storyteller. 👍🏻
Quite simply the best interview I've ever seen. Mr. O'Neill is a Patriot of the highest order. I thank him and his team and pray for a quiet peaceful life for all of them.
I love how Shawn just stays absolutely quiet and allows his guests to speak without interrupting. Great Show!!
Absolutely! That is one of my peeves about hosts, they act like the fools who hosts the "tonight show". Its ridiculous; are you the guest or are they?! Lol.
I mean it would also be nice to have Shawn jump in whenever lol but ya Rob is naturally a host guest and a camera man apparently lol
Imagine having a chill job where you get to listen to legends like Rob talk for 3 hours about cool shit!!! I would stay quiet too lmao
That's where the skill is in interviewing these guys. When you listen to DJ and how much he shared that was crazy and definitely cause he just felt comfortable doing it.
It’s a real gift FR 💯
This is gold. what a privilege to be in the room and see how comfortable Rob is talking with Shawn and great to hear that he has moved on in his life.
He didnt kill bin laden
What choice does anyone have to moving on with their life?
I have literally been waiting YEARS for this podcast to formulate. Rob O' Neill on the SRS. Thank you so much!
From a disabled Army Veteran and his entire family, thank you Mr O'neil.
I heard this story twenty times, but this time was the best. Shawn has a way of extracting the best interviews. Something about sitting back and letting people tell their stories
Exactly. It is a special quality to be a good listener.
Because he's a Team Guy he knows how to ask the right questions the right way. Not so what happened he guides the story so we all totally understand. Thats why this story most of us already heard was so much better the details. And you know all the seals on here just feel way more comfortable just sitting there bullshitting with another seal. And I really like the way Shawn will say hold on real quick for the audience and explain what some of the lingo means.
Fact
Only you guys can make 3.5hrs feel like 30min. Best show to date and you have my utmost respect. 🇺🇸⚓️🦅🇺🇸
100%
I had a 4 hour drive out of town for work. Felt like 30 mins literally. Didn’t even need to stop and piss!
Absolutely! Totally incredible he made me feel I was there him
Np fteaking lie!!
VERY TRUE... watched it thru and thru with a few rewinds to catch what was said exactly. GREAT SHOW
You can just tell, this guy absolutely loved every moment of serving his country. Just badass. These episodes literally give us such a rare look into these operators lives. Shawn is the new Rogan. I haven’t even watched JRE since I got hooked with SRS lol
What’s srs?
@@reeves3030 Shawn Ryan Show
Dude same I’ve been only watching his podcast lmao
Makes ye feel good knwin we got men like this to take care of business when thngs go bad...
@@randallwalker2285 for real man. I can’t imagine being a direct enemy of DEVGRU or the SEALS, fuck that
Shawn….you know your truth and the truth of everyone following you. You are authentic, empathetic, and real. Thank you for selecting others from which you lead us to our truth. We support you in your journey. I’ve followed you a long time, before all the ‘hoopla.’ You’ve replied to my posts. I honor you, sir. I admire the whistleblower work you’ve been introducing in your show. You are truly a renaissance man. Keep up the good work. Fight the good fight. And carry on, Shawn. God Bless! All the best to you and your family bud!
Absolutely phenomenal channel, glad I discovered this. My Dad served with the SAS from the late 80s and I had to go show him this upload, we were both glued to the screen for every second. Totally engrossing, the dark humour is a huge thing for morale here too I've grown up with it and wouldn't change that, Rob you're a hell of a guy man! God bless you Gents.
3:19:22 that food poisoning story has me crying laughing man 🤣 🤣 🤣 'HOW BAD IS IT?'... PRETTY BAD! HE FILLED HIS SOCKS!' 🤣 👏🏻 Outstanding
After a few smokes, bathroom breaks, and almost five hours later, what a story. That was so damn cool. Thanks to the two of you for this and a great big thanks you to all the teams and others that made this history possible.
Jesus, how much do you wee? Podcast only 3 n hours long. You must wee for America 😯
This is the kind of conversation you would die to be a fly on the wall for, something you would never think you could hear and thanks to Shawn it’s on RUclips for everyone! When he talked about quoting George Bush on the bird to Osama’s house it gave me chills. What an incredible story and an incredible man!
At 32 Years Old, I Just Learned Things About Life and Cognitive Thought Process Just From Watching This Entire Interview. This Is Truly An Interview That Should Be Viewed By Everyone. This Literally Made Me Change My Views On a Bunch Of Things.
This is the first interview I've seen of him. His sense of humor & perspective are engaging. I'm not sure what I expected but this is better than anything I expected. I've represented a few special forces members & no one is better. Mad respect!
His interview with Joe Budden (I love Eminem so fuckem but he’s a great interviewer TBF) is great too.
@@willdenoble1898 I am watching it as I type this. Looks good! Thanks for the referral.
Omg… what an emotional rollercoaster. You could see the emotion and tension build as the interview went on. A true hero, interviewed by a natural, for letting the story develop… Probably your best episode, Shawn.
Just discovered Shawn. Outstanding interview w/ Rob O’Neill. Much respect for both of you!
Fantastic interview Shawn. Rob is such a very interesting soul and we are lucky to have him on our team. Love the SRS and I will be watching each and every video that is produced for us. Thank you to both Rob & Shawn for your amazing service to our beloved county. Be well....
What I appreciate the most out of Shawn’s videos is just his ability to listen, let the person talk and ask the right questions. Amazing trait to have and is something I’m trying to get better with on the daily.
Say Shawn you are one of the best interviewers on RUclips. You let the person talk and follow their lead. It’s refreshing
So many people are rightly in awe of these men because they can do what the vast majority of us only wish we can do. When I hear these stories, I'm struck by how humble these men are, and how the stories, as cool as they are, come with an unimaginable emotional burden that only they can understand.
What struck me most was how Rob talks about the humanity. You can see that this is a true story just by watching his emotions when he talks about the children; that can't be faked.
Thank you, Sean, for yet another incredible interview. 3.5 hours, and it's riveting as always.
I know you guys hear this a lot, and it may seem overused, but this is a truly sincere THANK YOU for your service, not because of any particular operation, but because it's guys like you who keep our country safe.
Shawn Ryan you stimulating the American moral. Keep going bro!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉
I joined the Marine Corps at the tender age of 17, it was all I had ever wanted since I first found out about the Marines and what they were at 5-6 years old. Was getting shot at in Fallujah as a 22 year old Sargent squad leader. I still see faces of people I killed and of my guys that gave the ultimate sacrifice for what we were told was a just cause. I'm not saying Saddam Hussein wasn't a danger but I don't think he was to us enough to justify the invasion. I lost some really great friends and it just sucks! Semper Fi Shawn and Rob!!!
@@westhompson574 They went there for oil. Just as they said in the video, it was all Halliburton. It might as well be common knowledge at this point.
@@tatskamaster What was it about Iraq's crappy oil over the good clean Saudi and Kuwaiti oil we wanted?
We all probably were in country at the same times. I was there in 03, 04, 05 and 06. South.
@@TheSound0fLegends It's still oil. And there's always the Saudi-Iran proxy war. Iraq is Shia muslim majority, so it's a strong ally for Iran. You want Saudi oil? Then destroy their competition..
Blood and money.
The war in Iraq was fought for the terrorist state of Israel ! Iraq was a massive problem for them and Americans pay the price for Israel ! From your brothers in Ireland 🇮🇪 !
Thank you for your service. That doesn't capture what you went through, but thank you.
Thank you Rob O Neill and everyone before you and after you for your service 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
One Hell of a day to put this out🦅🇺🇸🦅
Thank you for all your hard work, Katie too! Hope you both are having a wonderful day🙏🏼
PS-It’s an honor being a patreon of yours!
03 infantry here, invaded Iraq 2003, was part of Phantom Fury in 2004. Far from a high speed DEVGRU ninja, but Rob talking about getting older and thinking about wtf we did and for who… yeah, those questions get louder every single day.
Same with Afghanistan brother, I wonder why tf I wasted so many years on a country that went downhill so fast. But thanks for everything you’ve done🙏 just know u brought some brothers home just by being there
All of those human sacrifices and for what? So the defense contractors could make billions. Plain and simple.
This is honestly probably the best interview I’ve ever sat down and watched. Was intrigued by every minute. Awesome work man.
When Rob said “4 snipers looking for Ahmad Shaw” my heart literally dropped and I got goosebumps… RIP to the guys from Red Wing ❤️
Exactly! Me too. I actually backed up with a rewind, to hear him say that again. Wow.
A huge props on your DJ Shipley, Erik Prince, and Rob O'Neill podcasts. I was glued to my phone the entire time. Rob always gives tons of credit to all the other service men and women he's worked with. Thank you Rob and Shawn for sharing this with us.
True - I respect Rob so much, especially for giving credit to all others involved that made this mission possible. (Massive respect of course to everyone that put their lives on the line and that invested family time, their futures, sleep etc.)
This is a great episode. I have listened to Robert's book and it was one of my favorite of all time. His stories are great and hearing about his experiences in the Navy and Seal teams were fascinating. Thank you all for your service.
except Robby is a liar
I really appreciate Rob talking about the conflicted feelings he has about some of his gun fights. I wish they continued on that discussion.
I’m not even sure they were on the same wavelength…Rob was alluding to the evils of politicians, then Shawn alluded that people should have fought for their belief in 2020…
@@TonyCox1351 pretty similar forces at work
Yeah I never thought killing guys in their own beds was smart. In Iraq men with much less honor these guys were kicking in lots of doors for a lot of years. Terrible things were done nightly, Iraq is a stain
Sounds like government
This is the first podcast I have watched from start to finish and it flew over what an absolute legend!
I gave this video a like before watching it, I knew it would be that good. Other podcasts can go off the rails when the host steers the conversation too much, but this show is my favorite because the guests can talk without interruption. I've seen Rob on other podcasts, but never seen him as humanized and open about his experiences. Thank you Rob for your story! and thank you Shawn for being an amazing host!
I have never watched an interview that went over an hour until I started watching this channel. Thanks Shawn Ryan and Staff.
I've lost count of how many times I've listened to robs story not just the bin laden one and not only on srs. Will never get boring
Thank you for actually calling out HALIBURTON and CHENEY!!!! So many of these interviews focus on just the gun fighters and training... but never touch on the politics. Its good to hear you guys actually say what we all know.
Saddam Hussein wanted to start selling oil in euro's instead of dollars, oil priced in dollars is priceless, don't forget ;)
I think a lot of the Special Operators feel the same way about what is happening. Just think about the type of person it takes to do what they do. Serious attention to detail, ability to problem solve quickly, a bunch of stuff I don’t know. If shite hits the fan here in America the Ex Special Ops guys are going to be the Tip of the Spear again for the Patriots fighting for our Constitutional Rights and Freedoms. All of the Operators I have heard in interviews were Trump supporters and anti Democrat. And there are thousands of these badasses. Tens of thousands of combat vets.
Look up extortion 17
Everybody calls out Halliburton and Cheney. Problem is Cheney and Halliburton could make just as much money without war. Halliburton just filled a niche that they know the war will create. And all companies that rely on government contracts higher people from government, and many of those people circulate back into government. Invading Iraq was something that the CFR folks were pushing for since desert stor. And there are companies that profit more from the war machine than Halliburton did or does.
Seems more like enemies of the petro dollar and global banking will get America, Europe, Israel and the Saudis to resort to military violence
@@FrancisBehnen out of curiosity what would have happened if he did? Never heard of that.
Thank You Mr. O’ Neill for your Service, & your stories. Truly inspiring
I've seen every piece of Rob O content out there- this was really outstanding and different. Much more detailed and gripping. Shawn you are literally the GOAT
Out-effing standing. I think he made your job a little easier Shawn, but you two just absolutely nailed this.
I’m on my third interview and each time I think this is the best interview I have seen. This man understands saying less is more. It’s amazing to see a man give a platform to our heroes and just let them get their story out. Stay at it. Respect from Texas
One of the best interviews I’ve ever seen on literally any topic let alone military stuff.
The opening scene is so well produced. In those few minutes I was so hooked there’s no way I wasn’t going to watch the entire episode.
Only channel on RUclips where I’ll actually sit and watch a 3.22 hour long video without skipping anything. Every second counts, thanks for everything Shawn
Listening to Rob for a few minutes over the three hours course of his life, is an experience that feels like 7 / minutes. A well-thought-out interview that has a natural flow and speed in its entirety. As a father of four, thank you Rob for all your sacrifice and hardship you have gone through. I wish you all the best in your civilian life that lies ahead of you.
PS: Did she really say so, holly shit what a woman ... DS
With Love from Sweden.
Love your stuff man, Thanks to all of you that have made this a safe place to live and raise my children. Veterans deserve so much more than they are given. Much love for all that served this country!
Never before though to myself that a 3+ hour podcast wasn’t long enough.
I was about to say that 🤣 dude's a ninja 🤣🤣
His book is 10/10
Without doubt the best content on you tube.
I am British and can't get enough of this
I just can't believe that after you leave an become civies the government leaves trained top technicians to go though the stuff they do in combat they are just dumped like a used car.
I have upmost respect for you All.
Fellow Brit here - our boys aren't treated any differently.
I respect the shit out of their military and our own - I just despise the suites who sent our boys over with no long term strategy.
Now Afghanistan is in the hands of the Taliban, Iraq is in the hands of ISIS and Libya is being fought over by various groups including Islamic radicals where before it had been a peaceful, well organised country.
All of those deaths on both sides, all the tragedy, all the suffering and all of the trillions - for fucking nothing.
How can you not be cynical about the policitians.
I've heard Rob tell his story many times on many different forums and this still kept me watching for every second, and I still heard so many things from him that I haven't before. Gotta give you props Shawn 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Wow great show SRS is! Algorithms popped this on my homepage, cant believe I missed "this" one! I am about to go down the SRS rabbit hole! 😎🔥
Shawn Ryan is a Great interviewer, and he's got an incredible guest, Rob O'Neill. Thanks to both you gentlemen.
Dude, I don't think there is a longer interview out there with Rob. These long-form interviews are pure gold. Keep it up!
Thank you Shawn for this episode. If I ever had a chance to run into Rob, I would never have to ask him about what transpired during his times in the Teams or on the OBL raid. This answered a lot of the curiosity I had. Also, I would want Rob, just like Marcus, to continue on with their lives without having to dig up the past everyday. Both men like them, and many others in different branches of the military, have earned the right to move on with their lives and to start that next chapter in peace.
heard this interview multiple times. Its still one of my favorites!
The thing that makes you a great soldier (in my opinion), is the fact that you will look back with a conscious and wonder about the things you have done. You did them for justice and peace and I am unequivocally thankful for your sacrifice! I am honored to be sharing this planet with a man like you Rob!
I love how your interview skills are evolving Shawn. Every podcast gets better. Greetings from Wales, UK
Lol...what skills, O'Neil talked the entire time. Just fucking with ya, Shawn is getting really good at this shit
these tip of the "spear" interviews are good. some (not most) but some commucnate the interlecaul/educated process of how they got to where "they" were; and that can assist/help others the same (in any field).
many just yap of "that" mission and this "mission" and there "i" was. always stating they are not revealing sensitive information/missions.
i was in mazar-e-shariff when (DoD) this mission (occurred). towards the end of the year 2011 i met (in a DFAC/eating) in kabul; a detachment of helo/blackhawk mechanics just at that base for a few days.
no there was no "bragging" of there "i" was in this big mission (if they were).
but the E8 stated indirectly about the mission; would "any" of them (operators) would have gotten (bin laden mission/may 2011) to that courtyard if those helos were not in "top" performing condition due to the mechanics/teamwork?
he was correct then as he is "today".; "heroes" are not all in the front line news nor should they be for operational purposes.
if you ask many (oneil) you would think the rigged, fixed, prepped and fueled the helos "themselves" and since it was "about" them and only "them".
Fellow sheep shagga here Buddy 👍🏻 glad I discovered this channel recently myself. Instant subscriber, keep them coming Shawn!
@@JackMcLeodJr #SaveTheSheep lol I’m jp, I didn’t know that’s what you guys call each other out there.
Hello Welsh neighbours, easy on those poor sheep. Cheers from Hampshire, UK 😁🤙🏻
Can’t thank you guys enough for everything you’ve done for this country (most of which we will ever even know) these are the kind of men who make me proud to be an American. One of the most telling things I heard in this interview that gives you a glimpse into how tough these tier 1 guys are how they tick is how the Team that was already stationed there was pissed because they weren’t going to get an opportunity to go even though Rob said they figured it was about 90% chance of dying can you imagine arguing amongst each other as to who is going to get lucky enough to die for their country these guys laugh in the face of death and danger. Although to a degree as an athlete I can understand that feeling of practicing your ass off and you are just itching for game time to test yoUr skills in a real world environment
What a channel and what a story. Cant get enough of these guys stories. These are real men and real Americans.
One of the greatest versions of Rob's story I've ever heard. This man and everyone involved are heroes. Thank God people like them are among us.
Except he lied about it
@@ck3082 lied about what?
@@papis8484 there is some controversy over who shot bin laden. There are some other seals out there that say it wasnt O'Neil. Ive heard the name mark "owens" brought up. Basically the other seals dont really have a reason to lie so not really sure who to believe
@@papis8484 y’all really think he killed bin Laden ?
I’m finding this interview nine months late. Freaking AMAZING. My Grandfather received a Silver Star posthumously from WWII. God Bless Mr. O’Neill and our military. 🇺🇸
Much respect to your Grandfather and family. Thank him for me Sir.
@@kerimcandrew4628 That might be difficult. Posthumously means " after death".
Umm thank you for HIS service…? I guess…
Don’t be a dick head. He’s proud of him.
One of the best interviews I’ve heard in a long time. Shawn just letting the story teller share and listened in awe like we did. Cheers to you both!
Best episode I’ve watched on this channel so far, definitely the best one with Rob O’Neill that I’ve seen.
The axe man 😮 hope all is well in your world man
The greatest 3 hours I’ve ever watched. Thank you for the amazing story and for giving this country closure.
I’m a doctoral student in the US originally from India. I can say, THIS is the America that attracted me and I’m proud of the India-US Navy/maritime partnership. Thank you both, and all the great men and women in uniform for your service.
The most powerful message from this legend and the video is the farther you get away from war the more it sinks in.
You know all your shows are great. I think this is the best, most informative, and entertaining episode so far. Rob is the dude.
Shawn - That was, hands down, the absolute best podcast/interview, I’ve ever had the privilege to listen to! No one interviews a guest like you do…..
I liked it a lot but the Shipley one was next level
Wow....a 3+ hr interview and felt like only an hour! Amazing amazing chat of warriors! Thank u Rob! Keep it up Shawn.... these interviews are therapeutic! A great outlet for all veterans! Just hearing these stories just makes me grateful for all our service members....sacrifice, comraderie & esprit de corps! God has blessed America with the best & finest warriors on the face of the earth! Raaaaahhhhhhh!!!!
I think Cody has the longest episode here on the show I think it’s over 6 hours
better than any recent 3 hour movie
These interviews with your fellow men, are some of the upmost important conversations to have, as well as the most incredible testimonies to document. I hope you're getting these transcripts printed put because from what these men are saying, on every show, we will lose all bit of knowledge if we don't stop trusting the cloud. All it takes is one agenda to finally move forward, and boom, we are thrown back to the basics. These testimonies are some of the education kids in school should be receiving... real, raw, actual facts and actual eye witness accounts of some of the most horrible yet highly important topics. Thank you, and I promise, my kids will hear these lessons to be learned.
Rob is the best at telling a story!! Excellent interview!! . Thanks Rob for taking the time to tell all of the interesting details. Thanks Shawn for interviewing him. You’re the best at allowing others to talk. Thank God for brave men like Rob and all of the others.
The way Rob explains how he felt worrying about the potential missile that could take out his helo on the Bin Laden raid is the same thought process I had after my gun truck was hit by an IED in Iraq. It was like an awakening. No amount of worrying will stop it from happening again. If it is meant to be, it will be.
I figured out a long time ago that worrying doesn’t do shit for you. It simply hinders you from doing a good job. Like you said. If it is meant to be, it will be.
I left this interview with a lot more respect for Rob. He really is squared away and quite humble. His in-depth retelling of past missions was very insightful! Good work Shawn!
I have watched a lot of Rob O’Neill interviews and this is by far the best one. A lot of interviewers ruin the entire interview by interrupting their guest! Good job on just letting the Rob tell his story! Bravo!!
You guys are top notch. Solid interview. Thank you for your service.
Y’all are some bad ass Americans thank you so much for your service and everything you do so that we can continue to enjoy or freedoms in our Great Country. March 5, 2020 I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and early T-cell lymphoma hasn’t been easy been in remission for 2 years now. That is nothing compared to what you and so many of your guests have been thru in y’all’s life. Hope your having a fantastic day love you buddy.
Old 3rd Batt Guy here and when he said all we know is two things “Ruck Hump and Kill”, I instantly laughed . Definitely the best podcast on RUclips
I was driving thru Kentucky on my way home from Chicago to Atlanta when the announcement came over the radio. I kid you not, it was 1230-1am in the morning EST and people were stopped on the road honking horns screaming their lungs out. We finally got him! If you didn’t watch those towers come down live you may not get it. This is one of the best days of my life.
THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!
Roger that!👍🇺🇸
Agreed i went outside and chanted usa for like 10 minutes !
I was on staff duty in my infantry battalion the night it happened
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The guys who really did it are still out there. Men in dark suits
Wow I find myself at their first break but I find myself with my cheeks hurting I've been smiling from ear to ear for like the past 40 minutes and that's because I'm so proud to hear and see men be men and be strong and stand strong and have that fire warrior in you God bless you guys love the show if possible I would love to take clips this is so inspirational at least for me it is God bless you guys and thank you so much for allowing me to put my head down at night in peace because of what you guys do did and have done and will do to keep us American safe in other people in the world .....
Shawn…what a skillful interview. The right questions at the right time . Best of all you do so little talking and allow your guest the opportunity to speak and let the content develop. Well done!
Glad you enjoyed it!
The way Shawn says "oh" when rob says "I'm shooting 77gr hollow point at 3 feet" was hilarious
Thanks to TikTok ive seen snips of a bunch of episodes, so i had to come check out the YT page. This is the first video ive watched here, and i promise it wont be the last. This interview is amazing! not only the first hand accounts, but the respect given and shown for everyone involved in them is refreshing to see. Rob's ability to tell a story with such purpose, humor and humility is a true gift. Thank you Shawn and Rob for this amazing episode!
“If you can keep quitting tomorrow, you can do anything in life.” That’s a sticky saying. Thanks.