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  • Опубликовано: 11 янв 2025

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  • @Channel5YouTube
    @Channel5YouTube  9 месяцев назад +1310

    To watch our new episode, 'D.A.R.E. Conference,' go to our Patreon, www.patreon.com/channel5.
    Also, tickets for my my upcoming movie screening for 'Untitled Andrew Callaghan Film' in Boston are now available at chevaliertheatre.com/.
    This documentary is also available in 5 different languages! To hear 'Vegas Tunnels' in either Spanish, German, French, Japanese, or Brazilian Portguese, click the settings icon in the bottom right corner of your RUclips player and select 'Audio Track,' for the option to toggle between languages.

    • @gamechannelminecraft6583
      @gamechannelminecraft6583 9 месяцев назад +11

      Good 😊

    • @noone-vi5co
      @noone-vi5co 9 месяцев назад +23

      Andrew please for the love of god pay that man to make music and get off drugs. He's so full of pain and passion and power man. He's literally a voice for the world bro please heed my fuckin words brother. PLEASE. ❤️❤️❤️ This was incredible. We need more. Never stop doing what you were made for because you ARE one of the greats. PERIOD.

    • @brandonsstaples919
      @brandonsstaples919 9 месяцев назад +3

      Stop copying Brandon Buckingham. Try something original instead of copying bigger creators.

    • @drakewinwest9888
      @drakewinwest9888 9 месяцев назад +9

      Only patron worth supporting imo

    • @thatguysotchi3135
      @thatguysotchi3135 9 месяцев назад +18

      Japanese and German not showing up ;(

  • @Pepe_Silvia_
    @Pepe_Silvia_ 9 месяцев назад +19368

    Hell yeah, Fox 5 didn't want that smoke

    • @KABOBkabob
      @KABOBkabob 9 месяцев назад +242

      360p only though?

    • @discount815
      @discount815 9 месяцев назад +274

      @@KABOBkabobblame RUclips for that one

    • @Dikkiedank
      @Dikkiedank 9 месяцев назад +80

      @@KABOBkabob perhaps still uploading. With a shit connection it sometimes does that.

    • @zachiga
      @zachiga 9 месяцев назад +68

      @@KABOBkabob Happens all the time on new uploads. 360p because that is the version uploaded first and more resolutions release as they are officially on their server end for us to see.

    • @SuculantWarrior
      @SuculantWarrior 9 месяцев назад

      @@KABOBkabob That's how they'll silence us. All propaganda against the elite will be heavily pixelated, or worse... televised solely in black and white.

  • @EmergentStardust
    @EmergentStardust 9 месяцев назад +4088

    "There's almost no place on Earth as miserable and spiritually draining as the DMV" - Andrew, after sleeping in the tunnels.
    It says something.

    • @colorbugoriginals4457
      @colorbugoriginals4457 8 месяцев назад +15

      😭

    • @ShaquilleOatmeal3354
      @ShaquilleOatmeal3354 8 месяцев назад +4

      😂

    • @Roberto-de8xv
      @Roberto-de8xv 8 месяцев назад +7

      Kind of a hack premise considering you can do most of it online now idk

    • @ccakaccakaccakacc
      @ccakaccakaccakacc 8 месяцев назад +27

      @@Roberto-de8xv I don't know the case for nevada but in florida you're required to do one renewal in person along with meeting other criteria before even having the option to do it online

    • @balegdah8261
      @balegdah8261 8 месяцев назад

      Yes, most. And the issues in the video you have to do in person, among other things you're required to do in person as well. Are you insane or trolling ?​@@Roberto-de8xv

  • @SlyyderTime
    @SlyyderTime 9 месяцев назад +5535

    "No longer want to use the motif of 'raising awareness' as a justification for inserting myself into the misery of others for the public spectacle." Other content creators need this mentality shift.

    • @stud3103
      @stud3103 9 месяцев назад +24

      indeed.

    • @The0nlyy
      @The0nlyy 9 месяцев назад +10

      1:03:30

    • @darionz
      @darionz 9 месяцев назад +19

      @SlyyderTime What exactly is Andrew doing here?

    • @Bocchi-the-Rock_
      @Bocchi-the-Rock_ 9 месяцев назад +28

      The problem with this is assuming that every content creator wants to make a spectacle. "Raising awareness" will never be a bad thing, as there are always people who just don't know much about the plight of others in the world. To act this way means this video itself would be hypocritical in that it's clearly doing the same exact thing. The way people are trying to turn things like "raising awareness" into a negative is just bad, it's only going to hurt people and make people care LESS, not more. Considering how many people are seeming to celebrate this video, that inherently would be criticizing the entire audience, acting as if this is just the same entertainment as watching a movie or playing a video game, the implication here being those things have no true value in people's minds and hearts (which is also bullshit)
      This sounds like something well-intentioned but ultimately misconceived. As someone who was homeless my first time while I was still a minor, treating these people, both those living in these tunnels and those watching, as if they don't actually care is NOT the way to go, you're just going to piss off those who DO give a shit and end up possibly causing harm in terms of people like this getting help from others
      Who here has been homeless before? If so, do you think "raising awareness" should be treated as a bad thing? Definitely a "The road to hell.." effect that ideas like that will end up having. I genuinely don't understand why people want to feel holier-than-thou, there are SO many people who will "want to help" and then degrade other people around them who are doing the same thing, or can totally "support" a group in question and then insult the efforts of others who are also supporting them, like fucking what lmfao do you even realize how much you could ACTUALLY do if you, uh maybe, worked *together*
      Some people truly care more about the appearance of helping people than really doing it, so to start randomly lashing out at others doing the same makes you seem like you're in the former camp, not the latter

    • @ronswanson1410
      @ronswanson1410 9 месяцев назад +102

      The problem is he says this but he still does it. Informative as the documentaries are, part of the intrigue is the unfortunate spectacle of tragedy that cannot be avoided to cover the relevant subject matter. It's honestly a pointless virtue signal from Andrew and you can both love Andrews work and think Andrew isn't above the fray in this manner.
      Before you call me wrong, just think about it. He does a lot of documentaries or content pieces about people who are deeply suffering and some of the more fcked up places/situation in America. I don't fault him for wanting to cover this stuff though, again it's just a pointless virtue signal for to say that

  • @robinsimpson5653
    @robinsimpson5653 3 месяца назад +533

    I was watching your RUclips channel while I was doing my nightly closing at work, I started crying my eyes out when glen started talking about his friend , animal, passing away. I wasn't sure until he talked about " animal" getting into a fight with Superman, but the person he knew as animal, was my son , my first born, his name was Erik Carlton Simpson 12/18/1985 -05/24/2023 the day I got that phone call telling me that he was found deceased in the tunnels was one of the hardest days of my life, it was a phone call no parent ever wants, but it was a phone call that I knew for over 10 years that I would eventually get. thank you for shining a positive light on these people, because what others don't understand, these people are so much more than " mile people" or undesirables, they were once someone's baby, I miss my son everyday.

    • @ddialupnoises
      @ddialupnoises 2 месяца назад +28

      i’m so sorry for your loss of erik. i can’t imagine the grief you carry with you. i wish you all the healing and happiness you deserve, and i hope you find some peace somewhere. RIP Erik.

    • @jesikalynn3882
      @jesikalynn3882 2 месяца назад +12

      So sorry for your loss 😢💔 RIP "animal" 🙏 no parent should ever have to bury their child 😓😭

    • @mariacov4291
      @mariacov4291 2 месяца назад +6

      🫂🫂🫂🫂

    • @carlmorgan8452
      @carlmorgan8452 2 месяца назад +4

      Sorry Robbin for lose of your son.

    • @stezeke
      @stezeke 2 месяца назад +3

      rest in peace erik, stay strong xx

  • @HeresJohnnyDee
    @HeresJohnnyDee 9 месяцев назад +20724

    Thank you for continuing to humanize people. We need more journalism like this instead of fear mongering

    • @ShoresyLK69
      @ShoresyLK69 9 месяцев назад +84

      i still believe that if you are high on meth or crack you are the drug

    • @qwertpoo1
      @qwertpoo1 9 месяцев назад +80

      Humanizing humans is important but it's also important to bring to the light the dark and evil things humans do. I hope Andrew continues his style of journalism but I also hope he focuses more on the negatives such as fentanyl coming through our southern border. Or the cartels which seemed to be left out in the border videos.

    • @brinnyxtreme
      @brinnyxtreme 9 месяцев назад +296

      ​@@qwertpoo1are you serious?! Did you watch those? Like the ones where he's literally with a dude from the cartel for a day?

    • @qwertpoo1
      @qwertpoo1 9 месяцев назад

      ​@@brinnyxtreme yeah and they didn't go into anything about fentanyl and how they make it in Mexico and import it from China and how they get it into the states and how they network it through cities after that and how it gets to the average person and how the dealers don't care they are killing people. I'm dead serious. Not to mention what they do to young girls.

    • @venixed184
      @venixed184 9 месяцев назад

      shhh don't give away the rich people strategy of hoarding wealth then getting everyone to blame eachother instead of them, gotta use fear mongering to make sure people don't look at the issues at the top!

  • @indastu
    @indastu 9 месяцев назад +10844

    Drew’s guitar and song writing skills are actually insanely good. Just like a throwback to the 70s or something.

    • @perpetualdrips
      @perpetualdrips 9 месяцев назад +710

      Reminds me a lot of Neil Young

    • @philthh
      @philthh 9 месяцев назад +170

      I expected him to be better considering all the free time he’s got

    • @kholub7520
      @kholub7520 9 месяцев назад +1129

      ​@@philthh
      Thought the same about you...

    • @jacobsaysnotodrugs
      @jacobsaysnotodrugs 9 месяцев назад +129

      Dude sounds like Neil Young

    • @blitzcomet
      @blitzcomet 9 месяцев назад +42

      im glad i dont need to comment. i might sample this song

  • @bigbrovc9152
    @bigbrovc9152 9 месяцев назад +6410

    Years ago I felt like All Gas No Brakes was a goldmine of comedy. Now, Channel 5 has become a goldmine for the soul

    • @nermor
      @nermor 9 месяцев назад +118

      Im glad he is evolving. I hope we see a new Star in the future. And hope he won't be corrupted.

    • @jameskim1505
      @jameskim1505 9 месяцев назад +111

      As Andrew grows as a person so does his channel. And it's beautiful thing to witness.

    • @Grooveset
      @Grooveset 9 месяцев назад +6

      Truly

    • @DeviateVintage
      @DeviateVintage 9 месяцев назад +4

      100% agree

    • @tigerlike7472
      @tigerlike7472 9 месяцев назад +8

      The growth is real. I truly love it.

  • @SlymeCat
    @SlymeCat 6 месяцев назад +525

    "Friendship and a handshake" wow that line hits home.

    • @hen0999
      @hen0999 3 месяца назад +4

      Damn right

    • @craiggayler7325
      @craiggayler7325 2 месяца назад +4

      I actually said to myself .. what a man , when he said that

  • @PrimalDirect-ef8ul
    @PrimalDirect-ef8ul 9 месяцев назад +2929

    That's crazy to be a musician living under the city, tucked away from every opportunity, and then one day someone comes by and suddenly 1.7 million people hear your music. Just amazing

    • @siinxx7656
      @siinxx7656 9 месяцев назад +72

      I dont know what does that do for anything, but hell yeah, good vibes for that man. Hope he feels fulfilled and accomplished. It was a cool song.

    • @DrPerky1234
      @DrPerky1234 9 месяцев назад +98

      His music is insanely good, would love to hear a full version of his songs.

    • @thefreshvince879
      @thefreshvince879 9 месяцев назад +80

      dude sounds just like neil young, we shall calll him drew old

    • @zangrat
      @zangrat 9 месяцев назад +23

      Does anyone know where you can find his music? Would love it on my Spotify

    • @chewbacca4674
      @chewbacca4674 9 месяцев назад +10

      @@zangratme too but Nobody knows him he is just an street artist i think

  • @foomansam
    @foomansam 9 месяцев назад +6004

    we're back baby!!!

    • @lil_tox69
      @lil_tox69 9 месяцев назад +24

      I can finally finish it

    • @Swqnky
      @Swqnky 9 месяцев назад +29

      just waiting for better than 360p. hurry up youtube lol

    • @sunstruck
      @sunstruck 9 месяцев назад

      Haha Andrew really stuck it to the man. Fuck Fox

    • @CHEDDAakaSWAY
      @CHEDDAakaSWAY 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@lil_tox69 Me too bro lol

    • @Mysticalwarlock89
      @Mysticalwarlock89 9 месяцев назад

      ​@@Swqnky no clue what that means but video looks good clear for me

  • @GringaVikinga
    @GringaVikinga 9 месяцев назад +1430

    My boyfriend and I met Drew on Thanksgiving of 2020 during a roadtrip through Vegas. He was playing Pink Floyd and the Beatles on a bridge on the strip. His playing struck us both, so we paused and spent over an hour listening to him play, dancing, and talking with him. He introduced himself as "Orange, like the color not the fruit". We shared some weed, bought him water, and in return he gave us his guitar pick. We still talk about "Mr. Orange" all the time because his talent, selflessness, and free spirit stuck with us over the years. When this video popped up in my feed I almost couldn't believe it was him. Thank you for sharing his music and this story on your platform!

    • @psychotogether5114
      @psychotogether5114 9 месяцев назад +18

      That’s rad.

    • @niedobrulec
      @niedobrulec 9 месяцев назад +9

      So you bought him water..water..how very very kind. I am poor myself but I easily give 20£ to homeless on the streets,especially when they try to earn it by singing or whatever . I often say to my husband how is this possible that my reach bosses for last 15 years were giving me 20£ gift for Christmas and in the same time I managed with my tiny salary give away much more to people I don't even know. I am just saying this to make those who read realise you can afford to help others more than you think and your help is really not so huge as you picture it in your mind. Like I would never give someone only water ,at least I would ask if they need a sandwich. And weed never ever in my life,never had one and never will ,and making it as a friendly gesture is just not right. But maby you just did not mentioned that you rewarded his talent appropriately,maby I am just sensitive.

    • @dacitytk2794
      @dacitytk2794 9 месяцев назад +74

      @@niedobrulec womp womp

    • @chrisgod1702
      @chrisgod1702 9 месяцев назад +20

      I saw another comment about drew but some people were being negative, but I felt the same way that song really touched me. He really felt those words he was singing can't help but make you sit back and realize maybe we dont have it so hard sometimes.

    • @jurkaza
      @jurkaza 9 месяцев назад +91

      @@niedobrulec What a shit thing to say to a person who shared a story from their life they treasure.

  • @amymurray253
    @amymurray253 6 месяцев назад +559

    I'm from the UK, my sister used to be an air hostess for British Airways. She took me to Vegas with her for a trip. The last night we argued as sisters do 😅 i ended up walking back to the hotel alone at 6am. As i walked past a homeless woman, i felt so bad i only had 2 dollars on me. She invited me to sit with her and I'm so glad i did. Shortly after, her friend with a guitar walked by and joined us. He started playing and singing. It honestly was the best memory of Vegas, they were so happy to share their stories and the look of commuters walking past was priceless.

    • @taylorCleanPro
      @taylorCleanPro 5 месяцев назад +10

      Girl that sounds so dangerous you cannot walk alone in Vegas at that time of night/ early morning

    • @Lauren_Cat
      @Lauren_Cat 5 месяцев назад +15

      @@taylorCleanProit’s completely bright at 6am so it's not dangerous since the tweaking people are usually active from 10pm to 5:00am

    • @Boomhauersdad
      @Boomhauersdad 4 месяца назад +4

      Yep I’m sure this happened

    • @KenRobinsonchannel
      @KenRobinsonchannel 4 месяца назад

      Lucky you didn’t get murdered lol

    • @pukelius4128
      @pukelius4128 4 месяца назад +4

      What happens in vegas stays in vegas, whats wrong with you telling this info..

  • @fedinhorax
    @fedinhorax 9 месяцев назад +2369

    Andrew made a 1.5 hour documentary to find one social worker who could explain the entire problem and more in 10 minutes. That guys interview was incredibly insightful.

    • @sqlevolicious
      @sqlevolicious 9 месяцев назад +1

      Also why we need more social workers instead of police. The far-right wants to joke about social workers replacing police and being useless against violent crime. Yet violent crime is rare in the day-to-day of reality in this country. A lot of cops only see a handful of violent crimes in their career, and most of them spend 30+ years without ever having to fire their weapon. Sounds like to me that we need to remove police and start bringing in social workers. We could solve A TON of social issues this way, even do more to prevent violence.

    • @plainlake
      @plainlake 9 месяцев назад +166

      He explained the draw of being outside of society In a way I think a lot of us can relate to. That idea of dropping everything and never having to pay rent/mortgage or get somewhere on time.
      The thing is that such a life gets old fast.

    • @wck
      @wck 9 месяцев назад +131

      Yeah, I felt pretty bad for the tunnel folks until that interview. Turned out they all just come up with excuses for why they're still homeless, because help is constantly offered to them at no cost. When that guy said getting an ID for them is one of the easiest parts of the process, it pretty much nullified most of the rest of the documentary.

    • @yum8666
      @yum8666 8 месяцев назад +142

      @@wck But it didn't. He still recognizes that there is a really hard mental block not being addressed at the center of it all. Just because the list of steps to recovery aren't hard does not mean that it isn;'t still hard

    • @Roberto-de8xv
      @Roberto-de8xv 8 месяцев назад +4

      ​@@plainlaketurn on, tune in, drop out

  • @ArchitectGG
    @ArchitectGG 9 месяцев назад +7115

    The genuine free press speaks volumes about the quality of mass media.

    • @SeeThroughTV
      @SeeThroughTV 9 месяцев назад +68

      NPR and NYT produces a lot of good stuff still

    • @bajorekjon
      @bajorekjon 9 месяцев назад +173

      ​@@SeeThroughTVYeah, if you're a neoliberal or a boomer they make great stuff

    • @SeeThroughTV
      @SeeThroughTV 9 месяцев назад +132

      @@bajorekjon I suspect u don't listen/read either if thats what u think lol

    • @bajorekjon
      @bajorekjon 9 месяцев назад

      ​@@SeeThroughTVI stopped listening to and reading that trash years ago. NPR stands for neoliberal propoganda radio

    • @keithtorrence2487
      @keithtorrence2487 9 месяцев назад +3

      Does it?

  • @doctorstrainlove6318
    @doctorstrainlove6318 9 месяцев назад +1575

    My man on the acoustic is RIPPING, I’m surprised he’s able to keep it in tune down there let alone compose songs. That was special dude

    • @TheZigzagman
      @TheZigzagman 9 месяцев назад +37

      It's Vegas man, it's dry as fuck even in the tunnels.

    • @dogbackwards33
      @dogbackwards33 9 месяцев назад +16

      wow i felt it too. what talent

    • @sweetness75951
      @sweetness75951 9 месяцев назад +40

      Someone needs to pull him out and get him a mic and studio time

    • @Jaylicelizpectre
      @Jaylicelizpectre 9 месяцев назад

      @@sweetness75951for real!’

    • @sunzumwalt7456
      @sunzumwalt7456 9 месяцев назад +3

      Seriously! Loved that dude

  • @Spoiled_Tuna
    @Spoiled_Tuna 5 месяцев назад +223

    Boxer has an inhuman level of charisma, i havent even listened to him talk for a minute and i love this man

  • @EpicCureMD
    @EpicCureMD 9 месяцев назад +4517

    When Mama Bear said, "55 is a good number" teared me up a little bit on hood

    • @MrTightFilms
      @MrTightFilms 9 месяцев назад +616

      She keeps it 55th street fr

    • @maxmendelsohn7721
      @maxmendelsohn7721 9 месяцев назад +577

      you can cry man. it dont make you a custer

    • @davidhamilton7628
      @davidhamilton7628 9 месяцев назад +65

      C macs should have the right .

    • @wildeninja2836
      @wildeninja2836 9 месяцев назад +44

      Scientifically proven

    • @bendobendo
      @bendobendo 9 месяцев назад +69

      Fr. she’s a saint 😭

  • @GTinHisBagg
    @GTinHisBagg 9 месяцев назад +1860

    Andrew staying the night in the tunnels is something no other reporters would ever do, he’s a real one fs

    • @imnezu8940
      @imnezu8940 9 месяцев назад +131

      Between crossing the border illegally with two runners and this he’s turning out to be one of the greatest journalists we’ve seen.

    • @HomiesBrownies
      @HomiesBrownies 9 месяцев назад +15

      Ya I love this channel but I wonder if he stayed the night the way Bear Grylls used to stay the night in the wilderness.

    • @larperdoodle
      @larperdoodle 9 месяцев назад +35

      ​​jellypunk1495Bear Grylls would film himself going to bed in the wilderness, then get extracted with the rest of the camera crew to go sleep in a hotel and come back the next day. That's what they mean.

    • @Cottontopexotics
      @Cottontopexotics 9 месяцев назад +3

      he used to drift. if i remember correctly. i feel like i remember a video of Andrew talking about it.

    • @darkwetntight910
      @darkwetntight910 9 месяцев назад +12

      @@HomiesBrowniesdo you think the people down there would have allowed him to not stay? They aren’t the type of crowd to ‘play a joke’ for the camera. It would be disrespectful, and borderline offensive if he proceeded in this fashion. I imagine he got an early, sleepless night or he had a beer and a couple cigarettes with his new pals. It’s not that scary in the dark my friend.

  • @Idealist_Metaphor
    @Idealist_Metaphor 9 месяцев назад +2077

    The story about shine a light actually made me cry. That man truly beyond belief cares for and understands human beings.

    • @PlymitBoy
      @PlymitBoy 9 месяцев назад +79

      I absolutely agree with you. I immediately donated when it was mentioned. This was one of the best RUclips videos I’ve ever watched.

    • @2Boios
      @2Boios 9 месяцев назад +6

      no man is good, all is well. drop the emotional thinking and stop identifying with your "tears"

    • @HeroOfTheDay16
      @HeroOfTheDay16 9 месяцев назад +114

      @@2Boios lmao buddy can you chill out for just one moment and let some random person on the internet be happy for just a moment without being a dick through your "emotional thinking"

    • @uDaniels
      @uDaniels 9 месяцев назад +17

      @@2Boios fascinating

    • @christopherknowles
      @christopherknowles 9 месяцев назад +5

      Every Andrew Callaghan production is about himself and how great he is, or, thinks he is.

  • @teesimone2018
    @teesimone2018 6 месяцев назад +320

    Thank you for posting this video. Sadly Stevie (Mr Daddy) passed away a week after EDC at the Lightning in A bottle festival this year. I wish I would have known about this video so someone could play it at his memorial that we had this past Saturday 6/29. It was a party send off with ALOT of people at his favorite place in Vegas that used to be called “The Artisan”. Rest in PARTY to the Man, The Myth, the LEGEND Stevie Fucking Mac 🎉

    • @obeseperson
      @obeseperson 5 месяцев назад

      Oh my god this is how I found about his passing. Im just some guy on the other side of the country and im crushed by this. Im glad there was a great memorial send off for him.
      He was in a lot of videos made by this guy, like every Vegas video.

    • @lordz19
      @lordz19 5 месяцев назад +10

      are you serious?? how??

    • @BlakeMadsen
      @BlakeMadsen 5 месяцев назад +4

      ​@@lordz19 He drowned

    • @taylorCleanPro
      @taylorCleanPro 5 месяцев назад

      @@BlakeMadsenwhat happened??

    • @NGUNOW
      @NGUNOW 5 месяцев назад

      wtf

  • @johngarner9369
    @johngarner9369 9 месяцев назад +4074

    "I no longer want to use the motif of 'raising awareness' as a justification for inserting myself into the misery of others for the public spectable" - ladies and gentlemen, Mr Andrew Callaghan!

    • @dnbjedi
      @dnbjedi 9 месяцев назад +18

      'fanfare for the common man' plays.
      -Aaron Copland

    • @Losthegr88
      @Losthegr88 9 месяцев назад +80

      Great self awareness and honest analysis of self

    • @BulkernatorKerb
      @BulkernatorKerb 9 месяцев назад +59

      reminds me of the women he harassed

    • @BestMeme2031
      @BestMeme2031 9 месяцев назад +69

      @@BulkernatorKerbwomp womp 🥺

    • @loversandlosers
      @loversandlosers 9 месяцев назад +153

      @@BulkernatorKerbeveryone makes mistakes, I’m sure there are things you regret.. do you want to live in a world void of mercy? Should we infinitely punish ourselves and never grow or improve?

  • @corycourtney8923
    @corycourtney8923 9 месяцев назад +1615

    The dude from Shine a Light is a real as it fucking gets. Thank you for humanizing those who need help and giving a platform for those who deserve it,

    • @Avxt1n
      @Avxt1n 9 месяцев назад +151

      @@louyose He looks like that from years of addiction lmao that doesnt go away. He was clearly not on meth.

    • @RatingsFor
      @RatingsFor 9 месяцев назад +144

      @@louyose cmon man that's not necessary. Look at what he's doing there's no need to put him down. He obviously abused drugs in the past and is using that experience to help people, you dehumanizing him is literally missing the entire point of the video.

    • @dannydubs
      @dannydubs 9 месяцев назад

      @@louyoseyou can tell the years of hard drug use before he got sober changed his outward appearance slightly but look what kind of person he is on the inside…Giving his time and sharing his experiences to help complete strangers that have nothing to offer him. That takes a tremendous amount of unselfishness to do… Beauty is only skin deep. I give that man all the credit in the world, he’ll be one that won’t be getting turned around at the pearly gates…. I’ve met men and women just like him through my experience and if it wasn’t for those people I probably wouldn’t be here writing this today Never judge someone by todays appearance because with love and a lil bit of compassion they can look totally different tomorrow.

    • @axelshawAk
      @axelshawAk 9 месяцев назад +31

      ​@louyose can't imagine someone typing that. We are watching you now lou.

    • @ir3324
      @ir3324 9 месяцев назад

      😂😂😂 as a las vegas local who works on the strip and knows people that live in the tunnels I can tell you a majority of them don't want help 😂 the casinos throw out so much valuable things, they're literally underneath the strips , which means there minutes away from panhandling from people like you , then they go around the corner and get their fix. They have everything they need except a car a safety but most of them don't care about those things. Ya some of them need mental help but that is different topic

  • @eudian
    @eudian 9 месяцев назад +1428

    "Friendship and a handshake".
    The single most devastating thing said in this whole documentary. They just want to be accepted.
    Thank you, Andrew. You're doing amazing work.

    • @lamp7746
      @lamp7746 9 месяцев назад +6

      So why don’t they get a job?

    • @fienyx7333
      @fienyx7333 9 месяцев назад +39

      need a license for a legit job usually.

    • @lamp7746
      @lamp7746 9 месяцев назад

      @@fienyx7333 and what’s stopping that?

    • @AshleySef08
      @AshleySef08 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@lamp7746 Do you really think it's that easy for homeless drug addicts to get employment and also afford to live in a city that is notoriously expensive to live in. They need help first to get them on a stable life path so that they can reintegrate into society, which many of these people genuinely want to do

    • @StealingWinter
      @StealingWinter 9 месяцев назад

      ​@@lamp7746you need identification to get a legit job. Most of them dont have one.

  • @christophershelton1735
    @christophershelton1735 6 месяцев назад +47

    I love the fact you’re attempting to help instead of making them a spectacle. Good on you.

  • @joshuabenton3785
    @joshuabenton3785 9 месяцев назад +2235

    Looks like the local news channel was all bark and no bite

    • @crazyworld014
      @crazyworld014 9 месяцев назад +51

      We won't let the city of Las Vegas win against free speech baby! 💪

    • @CarnifaxMachine
      @CarnifaxMachine 9 месяцев назад +55

      As soon as Andrew said the L Word (Litigation) they backed down lol

    • @moldy666
      @moldy666 9 месяцев назад +5

      Yeah they really tried to bite him intentionally like maliciously

    • @Ghettofinger
      @Ghettofinger 9 месяцев назад +45

      All brakes no gas.

    • @shapuku1674
      @shapuku1674 9 месяцев назад +14

      @@crazyworld014 Hey we don't like Fox here either lol

  • @tannerbuckley8126
    @tannerbuckley8126 9 месяцев назад +1657

    The last man you interviewed leading that recovery program is probably one of the most levelheaded, reasonable, understanding people on this planet. This was amazing work and an eye opening documentation about not only the tunnels and addiction, but the way the human mind reacts to anxiety provoking situations and how it reacts to change. Amazing work.

    • @chrissenior2123
      @chrissenior2123 9 месяцев назад +91

      Couldn't agree more. You could hear the heartbreak in his voice when Andrew was asking him about the "lifers" he had interviewed earlier.

    • @Cheeseberry69
      @Cheeseberry69 9 месяцев назад +42

      Absolutely. The look in Robert's eyes tell a story without him even opening his mouth.

    • @extraswaggeroni
      @extraswaggeroni 9 месяцев назад +53

      him talking about how it took literal traumatic brain damage (and possibly divine intervention) for him to get clean was harrowing

    • @andrewgodly5739
      @andrewgodly5739 9 месяцев назад +33

      There's always something that feels off about these kinds of people though. Like the reason why a lot of homeless people prefer to stay homeless is because the capitalist dystopia they live in has nothing to offer them. Just look at these guys, they're old and if they ever do "recover," they'll end up on the lowest rungs of society, working a miserable job until they die because they don't have a retirement plan. It's hard to say they're saving anyone because they're just reintroducing them to the society that left them for dead on the street and never treated them well in the first place.
      These "care workers" should just leave these people be. If they really wanted to help them, they'd try overthrowing the capitalist oligarchy that forces them to live in sewers because they don't want to be a slave to some capitalist psychopath for the rest of their lives.

    • @Justchillen17
      @Justchillen17 9 месяцев назад

      @@andrewgodly5739while I really do agree with you, I still think there are some that are young enough that can use the help. Sadly, the system just grinds on.

  • @bryan4489
    @bryan4489 9 месяцев назад +610

    As a social worker myself, that realization that Andrew comes to about Glenn not magically changing right away after getting the ID, that's something you get so used to in this work. And if you don't get used to it, you burn out. We can't save everyone from them self. I tell new staff, you are a passenger in the car with your client, they are behind the wheel, you can give them directions and use your gps, but they are in that driver seat. And like the shine a light director said, I can give an ID to everyone on the street, but will that solve the problem for them? no. Love this doc and the insights into this world. thank you

    • @owinw1
      @owinw1 9 месяцев назад +17

      Damn my mom is a social worker and has told me the same things multiple times. Just like JC said to save yourself you really have to believe you can be saved!

    • @lillianroself
      @lillianroself 9 месяцев назад +13

      I know someone who became a social worker...
      She said she's considering quitting because it feels like she can't help anyone in the ways they need help, to actually help them. 😢

    • @tortellinifettuccine
      @tortellinifettuccine 9 месяцев назад

      Yeah definitely a social worker. If you actually are could I get your office details? I'd love to see just how good of a "social worker" you are. I'd love to show you what a real social worker is like.

    • @PulsatingHyena
      @PulsatingHyena 9 месяцев назад +50

      ​@@tortellinifettuccineCalm down there chief. I'm sure you're the biggest baddest social worker in town.

    • @ladonmccabe
      @ladonmccabe 9 месяцев назад +2

      You are a badass and a hero. I'm in recovery myself, and plan to go to school for social work myself. I want to try to help as many people as they are willing. You guys are the true heroes in this country.

  • @BrandonBates-pf4vx
    @BrandonBates-pf4vx 7 месяцев назад +147

    Can we talk about Drew just absolutely SHREDDING that guitar. God given talent!

    • @diggie9598
      @diggie9598 5 месяцев назад +11

      Hard work and dedication. Talent won't get you any skills.
      Forget about your God and give the guy the credit he deserves.

    • @kaidenbmw
      @kaidenbmw 5 месяцев назад

      @@diggie9598The Lord loves you and has a plan for your life. Seek Jesus, your life is empty and meaningless without him. Your void will never be filled.

  • @Kenjey
    @Kenjey 9 месяцев назад +636

    the shine a light guy was just incredible

    • @BK02155
      @BK02155 8 месяцев назад +66

      Having his juxtaposition to every excuse the people in the tunnel use really provided a valuable perspective.

    • @ThisWackChannel
      @ThisWackChannel 8 месяцев назад +3

      fr amazing

    • @oddunb6190
      @oddunb6190 8 месяцев назад +6

      Shows that underneath the addiction is a real person huh

    • @adultonsetwoodworking
      @adultonsetwoodworking 8 месяцев назад +15

      surprised many more aren't commenting on him. fantastic human being. actually out there doing God's work, void of judgement and full of humility. That whole organization sounds incredible

    • @WindyCity-m2o
      @WindyCity-m2o 8 месяцев назад +5

      He was magic
      Spoke with truth and conviction.
      He knows all the games all the excuses fantastic human .🙏

  • @chewy_bucca
    @chewy_bucca 9 месяцев назад +1084

    Man that strength Boxer has, 28 hours literally holding together his family by his bare hands.. mental and physical

    • @alienfac32
      @alienfac32 9 месяцев назад +63

      when i was hearing tthat was like "holy cow what a man"

    • @zacherybutter7349
      @zacherybutter7349 9 месяцев назад +60

      Dude, I felt like the man should’ve been awarded by the city for something like that. Goodness. Straight up feat of human greatness!

    • @ZekPlaysHD
      @ZekPlaysHD 9 месяцев назад +57

      When I heard that it hit me like a tonne of bricks. In awe of that mental and physical fortitude. I genuinely can't imagine what even an hour of that would do to the soul. Immense.

    • @simomimo-t4u
      @simomimo-t4u 9 месяцев назад +156

      And he didn't even mention it to Andrew.

    • @gusbruker6824
      @gusbruker6824 9 месяцев назад +80

      Crazy that even that didn’t make him want to do whatever’s necessary to get out of those tunnels. Like bro they nearly killed you & your lady

  • @Blackobluna
    @Blackobluna 9 месяцев назад +1269

    The high of helping Glenn to the low of the interview with Shine A Light, and seeing the services available that people in the tunnels have been ignoring for a decade or more is incredible

    • @serpentsound
      @serpentsound 9 месяцев назад +316

      Makes you just realise that they're in no different state than a depressed person who finds it hard to leave their bed, or their house. Mix that with addiction and you truly feel like you're being held down by the weight of the sun.

    • @Fenthule
      @Fenthule 9 месяцев назад +83

      @@serpentsound such a poignant sentence, "being held down by the weight of the sun" in regards to a community of people who take refuge in tunnels, away from sun. Almost as if they can't bear to even see it.

    • @ericmilliot5807
      @ericmilliot5807 9 месяцев назад +37

      I think about the revenue of those casinos, the amount of people playing, the taxes generated... I don't understand how there's not enough money to help people who have truly hit rock bottom...

    • @DDOGMONSTA
      @DDOGMONSTA 9 месяцев назад +23

      There is enough money but it’s “unamerican” they must get up on there

    • @zzz-ek9ge
      @zzz-ek9ge 9 месяцев назад +30

      It is hard to break free from the reality that you have created. Try it. Try making a new habit. It could be fun, but it could be bad depending on your choices ( and if you’re actually in the right mindset for the choice). Despondency will change the way your brain works, trauma changes you, bad luck changes you, fear of the unknown changes you, pile all that on and often it is followed by shutting down, completely broken down. Not knowing how to turn back on the light.
      People want to be ok, nobody wants to look at their problems, the mirror is unforgiving. And often it’s an ugly sight. And we will put ourselves with those who have similar problems and issues to dull the intensity of our true issues. “If everyone else has this problem it’s just a normal thing” is probably the mindset

  • @karimakamal9860
    @karimakamal9860 5 месяцев назад +36

    I am watching Robs interview over and over again. I pray for the compassion and understanding in helping others that he has. I am sober for 50 days and what he shared on 'shame' I feel deeply. I was raised with 'tough love' and i want to be a kind and supportive person like Crip Macs Mom, but as I willfully try to orchestrate life to fit my pre-designed plans, everytime it leads to disappointment and more resentments....Thy will not mine be done. ❤ thank you Andrew and everyone involved in this documentary. Im a Las Vegan and am inspired by Shine A Light .

    • @nightc0red
      @nightc0red 4 месяца назад +1

      Keep fuckin going 🩵

  • @41925xppppp
    @41925xppppp 8 месяцев назад +903

    “I used to be the man back in the day” is one of those phrases that stick with you after you hear it

    • @MultiChrisjb
      @MultiChrisjb 8 месяцев назад +30

      Especially with all the gender identity politics we have floating around now days.

    • @thanosianthemadtitanic
      @thanosianthemadtitanic 7 месяцев назад +89

      ​@@MultiChrisjblmao bruh

    • @RPGCrash
      @RPGCrash 7 месяцев назад +14

      It can mean anything; to them it was everything.

    • @_asantesana_squashbanana_
      @_asantesana_squashbanana_ 6 месяцев назад

      These days? Google two spirit foo​@@MultiChrisjb

    • @WhatsHappening-l8j
      @WhatsHappening-l8j 6 месяцев назад +2

      Yeah I think I'd die if I heard someone say that

  • @Cheeseberry69
    @Cheeseberry69 9 месяцев назад +756

    Robert from Shine a Light seems like a walking guardian angel. You can see the pain, frustration and passion in his eyes when talking about his own struggles and when listening to Andrew's retelling of his own experiences. The world needs more Roberts.

    • @markgriz
      @markgriz 9 месяцев назад +22

      Would love to see a documentary about him and how he went from tunnel dweller to where he is now

    • @JamesDecker7
      @JamesDecker7 9 месяцев назад +12

      “Be the light you want to see in the world.”

    • @CastorRabbit
      @CastorRabbit 9 месяцев назад +31

      He's clearly a good man. Also clearly Casey Neistat's twin brother.

  • @cdilly.
    @cdilly. 8 месяцев назад +694

    boxer chill as hell + he revolutionizing the spot w electricity and tv’s. what a back story on the man too. good soul.

    • @undergroundnba
      @undergroundnba 8 месяцев назад +30

      Facts bro boxer is that guy frl , remind me of Danny Treyho (maybe spelled wrong)

    • @deceaseda7x22
      @deceaseda7x22 8 месяцев назад +12

      @@undergroundnba Mexicans always the innovators. best recognize son

    • @AD-sh4rw
      @AD-sh4rw 8 месяцев назад

      He sounds like Tommy Chong

    • @xfiringsquadx
      @xfiringsquadx 8 месяцев назад +3

      How was he a professional boxer and MMA fighter if he was homeless since 12 though? Story wasn't adding up.

    • @CJbrinkman602
      @CJbrinkman602 8 месяцев назад +6

      @@xfiringsquadxmoney doesn’t fix everything especially people who don’t know how to use it properly

  • @Lunchladydoyle
    @Lunchladydoyle Месяц назад +7

    You are one of my favorite journalists because you treat all your subjects with respect while simultaneously presenting them unvarnished and real. A difficult balance you seem to find easily. You are gifted Andrew. Thank you.

  • @Alex-lm7cx
    @Alex-lm7cx 8 месяцев назад +586

    The interview with an outreach worker who's spent years trying in vain to help the same homeless people we spent the first half rooting for really made this documentary.

    • @ozzyshouseofpain8177
      @ozzyshouseofpain8177 8 месяцев назад +38

      ​@DonnellOkafor-pd7yn sounds like someone speaking from a comfy couch in a nice house. Most likely Mum n Dads. 👎👎

    • @Akooks
      @Akooks 8 месяцев назад +5

      @DonnellOkafor-pd7yn
      Ain’t that the truth

    • @Akooks
      @Akooks 8 месяцев назад

      @@ozzyshouseofpain8177
      Nope, it’s the truth. It’s been 6 years since I stuck a needle in my arm, 3 years since I blasted bowls of crystal. I used to be homeless too, everything Donnell says is reality. We addicts are really good at holding on to resentments and coming up with excuses.

    • @darienkinne1347
      @darienkinne1347 8 месяцев назад +13

      ​@ozzyshouseofpain8177 he isnt wrong. For people to be that dysfunctional there has to be underlying mental illness/addiction. Homeless people are provided numerous tools and opportunities for getting off the streets. It's themselves that keep them there.

    • @monakulasic5669
      @monakulasic5669 8 месяцев назад

      I have never used drugs. But i know of pepple that have. One they use drugs it is very diffuclt to get off drugs and staying off drugs only 5 percent stay off. With out adress you cant get a id or a job. Many people become homeless for mamy different reasons. INSTEAD OF PUTTING HOMELESS DOWM,THE COMMUNITY SHOULD COME UP WITH A PLAN​@DonnellOkafor-pd7yn

  • @pineapplegamer6986
    @pineapplegamer6986 9 месяцев назад +555

    Robert is one of the most well spoken, intelligent, and determined social workers I’ve ever seen. Hearing him speak was really enlightening. I wish him and shine a light the best

    • @nateb4749
      @nateb4749 9 месяцев назад +5

      right?

    • @tylerjewell2399
      @tylerjewell2399 9 месяцев назад +9

      Thinking about volunteering when we travel. God damn that dude is a saint.

    • @GaiaCarney
      @GaiaCarney 9 месяцев назад +10

      @pineapplegamer6986 , I became emotional listening to Robert, especially when he spoke of the dehumanizing of the people living in the tunnels 💔

    • @TheHotZoup
      @TheHotZoup 9 месяцев назад +7

      Very straight up guy. He was the best part of this documentary.

    • @jackporter9625
      @jackporter9625 9 месяцев назад +5

      Such a good dude

  • @Happytobeehere
    @Happytobeehere 9 месяцев назад +1026

    Thanks Callaghan for being the #1 trusted news source in America.

    • @anibababa
      @anibababa 9 месяцев назад +16

      I feel like his method is more of documentation than news tbh

    • @JGComments
      @JGComments 9 месяцев назад +29

      @@anibababa Except news has become all editorial opinion, so we need people who will just show us what’s happening. It’s just short form documentary that is focused on current issues.

    • @anibababa
      @anibababa 9 месяцев назад +9

      @@JGComments yeah I meant to say journalism sorry 👍

    • @landonsss8114
      @landonsss8114 9 месяцев назад +1

      even tho he stole the vid idea from brandon buckingham lmao

    • @mjhbeats1605
      @mjhbeats1605 9 месяцев назад +19

      @@landonsss8114he was pretty clear this was an over saturated topic within the first 5 minutes. Then he said what he was trying to do to make a difference. So how did he steal this idea?

  • @codykimmel
    @codykimmel 6 месяцев назад +62

    Just paused this video to make a donation to Shine A Light. Andrew, you are good people.

  • @hedgeearthridge6807
    @hedgeearthridge6807 9 месяцев назад +608

    Robert is incredible. It's striking to me how he understands he can't heal people until they want to be healed, and he's at peace with that. He's optimistic and realistic at the same time, and understands his limitations and how these people stay stuck. God bless him and everyone at Shine a Light

    • @musclecargarage2875
      @musclecargarage2875 9 месяцев назад +12

      Instead sending money to a corrupt nationalist Ukrainian government we should help our own people.

    • @NavyNate123
      @NavyNate123 9 месяцев назад +30

      @@musclecargarage2875 We gave Ukraine security assurances in 1994 in exchange for them surrendering their nukes. Stay uninformed though.

    • @joostul
      @joostul 9 месяцев назад

      That part was very enlightening. Channel 5 never seems to stop amazing.

    • @NavyPheonix
      @NavyPheonix 9 месяцев назад

      @@musclecargarage2875 You're right, we should be donating warehouse munitions, tanks, and f14s to the homeless instead of Ukraine.

    • @infectednetwork
      @infectednetwork 9 месяцев назад

      @@musclecargarage2875 Did you even watch the video? They have all the help they could want, they don't want the help

  • @scottp3404
    @scottp3404 9 месяцев назад +575

    That dude from the recovery place was the best part. When he said Glen's never coming out with such confidence it shook me. The way he talks about those people and if or when they'll get help is so pragmatic.

    • @kabako4485
      @kabako4485 9 месяцев назад +94

      I agree, it sort of broke my heart too cause I had this naive idea that now that he had his ID he'd do fine... I hope he does though

    • @iTzKaiBUD
      @iTzKaiBUD 9 месяцев назад +209

      The way he’s always saying “I’m gettin out next week”. He’s probably been saying that for years.

    • @austist
      @austist 9 месяцев назад +5

      Painful. Devastating.

    • @TheTroyTate
      @TheTroyTate 9 месяцев назад +2

      @@iTzKaiBUD damn

    • @unkulunkulu1494
      @unkulunkulu1494 9 месяцев назад +5

      I can only wish i can amount of a sliver of that mans greatness

  • @brandonwalterbach9071
    @brandonwalterbach9071 9 месяцев назад +690

    Andrew with the guitar absolutely killed it.

    • @mattrazz
      @mattrazz 9 месяцев назад +27

      Andrew without the guitar was pretty good too

    • @pepinyostep3592
      @pepinyostep3592 9 месяцев назад +1

      Fr

    • @BlazeIsBOSS
      @BlazeIsBOSS 9 месяцев назад

      he looks like asmongold

    • @mikmikmikmijtheshy8577
      @mikmikmikmijtheshy8577 9 месяцев назад +4

      I wish I could buy or stream his music somewhere. It was really beautiful!

    • @wolfbones666
      @wolfbones666 9 месяцев назад

      He truly did

  • @mrturtletail3945
    @mrturtletail3945 7 месяцев назад +30

    That final interview is one of the best I've ever seen.

  • @jonraihala
    @jonraihala 8 месяцев назад +390

    Shoutout to the last guy he interviewed. You can tell physically he’s been through it, yet he’s climbed out of it and went back to pull his friends out of it. You’re a real hero man, I have nothing but respect for anyone trying to get clean and start over.

    • @ashleybee6483
      @ashleybee6483 7 месяцев назад +1

      Agreed and also, could he maybe also just help with ids without requiring absolute sobriety?

    • @AjFrancisshomeboySteve
      @AjFrancisshomeboySteve 7 месяцев назад +8

      ​@ashleybee6483 it's not that simple tho. As an addict that's been clean for some years now, until you fix that part of your life an ID isn't going to do much. I get where he's coming from, he's trying to help the people that CAN be helped at this moment

    • @user-go7mc4ez1d
      @user-go7mc4ez1d 7 месяцев назад +5

      @@ashleybee6483 The point is he's trying to help them - which isn't via getting them ID's. The tunnel dwellers are using that as a deflection to the actual blocker - which is them going sober and getting integrated into the system. If he was just getting their ID's then it wouldn't actually help them.

  • @hovhadovah
    @hovhadovah 9 месяцев назад +435

    Can't believe channels like this coexist alongside clickbait sensationalists who milk downtrodden communities for views and money. This is one of the realest and humblest RUclips documentary channels out there imho. Just good old journalism. Thanks for sharing all these stories with us and for helping Glenn.

    • @ItsOttis
      @ItsOttis 9 месяцев назад +15

      You mean Tyler Oliviera?

    • @TSUNAMI-MAMI
      @TSUNAMI-MAMI 9 месяцев назад +2

      @@ItsOttismark laita

    • @pink1536
      @pink1536 9 месяцев назад +6

      Tyler Oliveira moment

    • @BulkernatorKerb
      @BulkernatorKerb 9 месяцев назад

      @TSUNAMI-MAMI
      Yes you are absolutely correct, Mark Laita is the creator who exposed Tyler for doing this each week.

    • @chaoswitch1974
      @chaoswitch1974 9 месяцев назад

      ​@@TSUNAMI-MAMIMark Laitta helps everyone he comes across.

  • @Soulkal1979
    @Soulkal1979 9 месяцев назад +419

    The guy running Shine the Light is amazing and so knowledgeable and helps you understand the homeless population.

    • @attaboy7729
      @attaboy7729 9 месяцев назад +63

      He just sounds smart and super aware about the subject, like a real professional. Andrew of course tried to do his best, but you can really feel the change in vibe when someone like him talks, someone that's been doing it for a long time, the experience shows.
      Also, him not mentioning he saved Boxers' life when asked if he knew him, that's how you know his heart is in the right place.

    • @ryandavis2464
      @ryandavis2464 9 месяцев назад +11

      He's passionate and went through it all himself. Helping others gives an immense purpose. He is very articulate and straight forward

    • @mrtambourineman6107
      @mrtambourineman6107 9 месяцев назад

      He's got my respect 🙏 for sure

    • @alilweeb7684
      @alilweeb7684 9 месяцев назад +2

      @@attaboy7729 i think Andrews job is asking the questions we all have in mind, even if they're biased we all know and asked ourselves, thats why a guy like him is important. amazing dude and a actual hero

    • @DaelniMajac
      @DaelniMajac 9 месяцев назад +1

      He's really an inspiring individual. Would love to learn about more people like him.

  • @clumeroo
    @clumeroo 6 месяцев назад +9

    Robert was a fascinating interview. As someone working in the social services sector, i wish i had been shown this during my studies. Your video encapsulated almost the whole issue of homeless in an hour and a half. Well done

  • @naram0n
    @naram0n 9 месяцев назад +304

    I love the direction the documentary took after Glenn got his ID. Of course, it was amazing that he got it at all. The focus wasn't all ID, it was also being self-determined to actually stop addiction, and that change was gradual. It kept the doc more grounded in reality rather than it being too "perfect happy ending".
    Phenomenal stuff. For real.

  • @DOWNTOWN_AUDIO
    @DOWNTOWN_AUDIO 8 месяцев назад +453

    Andrew i just got sober on march 29th of 2024. Seeing you stay the night in the tunnels made me do a double take. It shocked me, not because i thought you were crazy. But because you actually did it for the sake of exposing our problems. By us, i mean the homeless. This is the best and most accurate account of what being homeless is actually like. Thank you andrew. You are literally my hero right now!

    • @ALifeInVegas
      @ALifeInVegas 8 месяцев назад +18

      March 29th is my birthday and I am working on sobriety as well. Best of luck to you we got this brotha

    • @TheEagleAndTheApple
      @TheEagleAndTheApple 8 месяцев назад +3

      Stay strong man, you got this.

    • @hunterwilk
      @hunterwilk 8 месяцев назад +2

      Nice dude, congrats and thanks for sharing. You got this.

    • @cnacks4835
      @cnacks4835 8 месяцев назад +5

      I got off the streets in August. Lived a similar life in Chattanooga tn. For shipped out here to Vegas for rehab and have been clean since. Hope to see you around someday my friend. As the months pass it gets easier. Just keep going, it's worth it. God bless dude

    • @BAMvideos12
      @BAMvideos12 8 месяцев назад +2

      Stay strong dude. Happy for you.

  • @jakobwithak3805
    @jakobwithak3805 9 месяцев назад +187

    "What do you guys need most?"
    "Smile & a handshake."
    Man that one hit the feels.

  • @pamelamorgan6805
    @pamelamorgan6805 6 месяцев назад +22

    Amazing that we as people in this world can’t understand the pain and suffering that the people that are now in tunnels have endured which lead them there…. Wake up people we are all a day away from this living. Am not supporting the drugs that occur but unfortunately and sadly it happens. I do pray for all within the tunnels and hope that they all can be helped and get help that they need…. Shine the light please 🙏 keep offering all the assistance that you can to those in the tunnels. Please never FORGET THEM. Thank you for all the help you give to those that want it. God Bless your organization. 🙏

    • @gordocarbo
      @gordocarbo 5 месяцев назад +1

      True!!! So many have no clue how close to being homeless they are, could be etc
      Takes a LOT less than some would think. Been there more than once, wasnt on drugs, a criminal just tough breaks
      Now middle aged serious health problems, 1st time in decades ive had no car. And know how close I am to this
      Wuoldnt last a week in my condiiton.

    • @Veltrosstho
      @Veltrosstho 2 месяца назад +1

      Those same people act like they wouldn't be hitting the bottle or smokin a pack a day if they ended up on the streets. They look past all the support structures and friends and family they have that are there to catch them when they fall, and assume they're just more capable.

  • @rogerpuckett6654
    @rogerpuckett6654 9 месяцев назад +330

    Man about 50:00 when Glenn says he has never seen someone get out of the tunnels on their own. That was his humble way of asking Andrew for some help. Even down at one of his lowest he is still humble and respectful

    • @as_below_so_above
      @as_below_so_above 9 месяцев назад +19

      You can tell how much Andrew was able to lift Glen's spirits. Glen is the man!

    • @googleuser298
      @googleuser298 9 месяцев назад +40

      But then you watch the rest of the documentary and see that they can get help and Robert form the program just blocks away has been trying..

    • @suhwhha9504
      @suhwhha9504 9 месяцев назад

      ⁠@@googleuser298sobriety is so frightening at the point a person living in addiction needs it most. Physically, mentally, emotionally it’s a grief all it’s own. Let alone confronting the things that led that person to addiction in the first place. I hope one day glenn can take that step, for himself and the people who love him. But if not, he had a moment in life where Andrew met him where he was and asked for nothing from him but his story. Glenn knows where help is. Shine a light is doing great work. Andrew said it himself, recovery is often not a liner thing. I hope the best for them all.

    • @sheepwshotguns42
      @sheepwshotguns42 9 месяцев назад

      @@googleuser298 if we guaranteed housing, and treated them like human beings every day until they once again feel human themselves, i think they can be saved. society treats them like less than animals and it becomes very easy to internalize that, its one of the many mental illnesses that just comes with homelessness and an abandonment from greater society.
      i remember when i was homeless i'd cycle between two modes of thinking. if i can be left to fall this far and no one bats an eye, why should i even try to reenter that society? if im broken, its still better than that. on other days i felt like everyone was right, im am not worth existing. and like the guy from the program said, you get used to what you know and these reasonings prevent people from taking action. but both these reasonings can be shattered if we just guaranteed safe basic housing, no requirements, no hoops to jump, no games to play.

    • @XxjeffersonDkidxX
      @XxjeffersonDkidxX 9 месяцев назад +9

      that's his way of coping,the rest of the documentary shows that.

  • @mikeyderbs
    @mikeyderbs 9 месяцев назад +532

    Boxer, the guy who got carjacked, andy, glen, and all the people and their stories in this documentary brought tears to my eyes. What a wholesome video.

    • @PooplePie
      @PooplePie 9 месяцев назад +20

      Idk if wholesome is the word I would use

    • @mikeyderbs
      @mikeyderbs 9 месяцев назад

      @@PooplePie good point haha maybe sad would be better?

    • @ejayman
      @ejayman 9 месяцев назад +9

      Is it messed up that these guys seem to have more community than anyone I actually know?

    • @flonetic
      @flonetic 9 месяцев назад

      @@ejayman its almost like the disease of wealth and technology has done a great job alienating us from an actual sense of community.

    • @Frogdoctor20
      @Frogdoctor20 9 месяцев назад +11

      @@ejayman No it isn't. honetsly seems like a lot of these people are more rooted and have better core values than most people in modern society. It seems that hardships can bring the best out in people at times.

  • @justing4644
    @justing4644 9 месяцев назад +278

    That entire Tunnel Taco segment felt like an Anthony Bourdain segment and I loved every second of it

    • @SmokeyChipOatley
      @SmokeyChipOatley 9 месяцев назад +17

      Bourdain could make a rat meat falafel cart run out of a double wide port-a-potty look like a Michelin star bistro. He was a legend.
      All jokes aside, you make a very good observation. Both Bourdain and Andrew share many of the same core tenets when it comes to engaging with and documenting people and their respective cultures or sub cultures. R.I.P Anthony Bourdain
      If you like these types of presenters I recommend checking out Louis Theroux if you haven't already.

  • @Emoisntdead
    @Emoisntdead 6 месяцев назад +5

    1:09:50 As someone in recovery and who has family members in and out of active addiction, this quote made me tear up. You nailed it 100%. It’s so comforting and beautiful to hear someone say this. Thank you ♥️

  • @grantkistel3411
    @grantkistel3411 8 месяцев назад +287

    Genuinely understand why Crip Mack has such a good heart, his momma seems awesome

    • @Keldro69
      @Keldro69 8 месяцев назад +24

      for real she seems like an actual angel.

    • @emorygleason6138
      @emorygleason6138 7 месяцев назад +7

      55 is a good number!

  • @RetroWarhead
    @RetroWarhead 9 месяцев назад +152

    I’m a Las Vegas native and it’s good to see journalism that is actually informative and humanizes the homeless people here. Theres too much clickbait out there monetizing their struggles.

  • @kilocide9477
    @kilocide9477 9 месяцев назад +563

    This is actual journalism. I'd forgotten what it looked like and cynically expected to never see it again.

    • @sneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed
      @sneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed 9 месяцев назад +5

      There's plenty of coverage of the vegas tunnels, and their residents on youtube, lil zoomer.

    • @G_D_K
      @G_D_K 9 месяцев назад

      Good journalism is still out there. You need to sift through a lot of garbage to find it, but it's out there if you're looking.

    • @zzzzz45zzzzz79
      @zzzzz45zzzzz79 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@sneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeednot boots on the ground type stuff. This is authentic

    • @hommeboy
      @hommeboy 9 месяцев назад

      @@sneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeedTake it easy, oldhead.

    • @erdling3132
      @erdling3132 9 месяцев назад +4

      ⁠@@sneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeedIt’s not about the topic, it’s about the way the information is conveyed, lil boomer

  • @Island_Mash
    @Island_Mash 17 дней назад

    Man for the last few Christmas my father and law and I would sit in the living room and watch your docs and talk for hours. He passed away in September and today is Christmas, I was watching something completely different and this played after. I broke down crying, I’m thankful for these videos and the conversations it started. My father and law didn’t agree on a lot of things politically and seeing your videos and having an honest and well put together view of the other side and the ways we’re tied together he and I grew closer.
    RIP CRAIG
    DAD
    BIKER
    DUDE WHO LOVED HIS FAMILY

  • @AXLplosion
    @AXLplosion 9 месяцев назад +204

    This is the single most educational piece about homelesness I've ever seen, and that last interview with Robert was incredibly honest and eye-opening. We need more journalism like this.

    • @2Boios
      @2Boios 9 месяцев назад +1

      check out brandon buckingham he does it right.

  • @Klokkeklar
    @Klokkeklar 9 месяцев назад +758

    Only the grittiness of 360p can do the Vegas tunnels justice.

    • @cashcade
      @cashcade 9 месяцев назад +9

      fr fr

    • @voLumez
      @voLumez 9 месяцев назад +32

      It felt weird at first but really has a fuzzy kind of vibe that makes the video seem much less curated / intentionally made, and feels more like a personal touch, like he's not interviewing homeless, he's interviewing people

    • @clunt2548
      @clunt2548 9 месяцев назад +13

      360p is bringing me back tbh

    • @chonuh923
      @chonuh923 9 месяцев назад +21

      The fact it's in 360p and I didn't even notice shows how good the content of this video is

    • @clivelambert-oe7kg
      @clivelambert-oe7kg 9 месяцев назад +1

      My phone and Internet doesn't allow me to go any higher than 360 so I'm used ro jt

  • @0M9H4X_Neckbeard
    @0M9H4X_Neckbeard 9 месяцев назад +802

    God damn the shine a light guy is a fucking legendary role model. So smart and powerful interview

    • @jd_real1
      @jd_real1 9 месяцев назад +63

      Shine a light guy was the best part of the video hands down. I want to give

    • @otaku9004
      @otaku9004 9 месяцев назад +40

      Yeah. Intelligent and very frank about it which is the way to do it.
      No sugar coating.
      Absolute legend and a role model. Bless him and his work.

    • @barthamellow1138
      @barthamellow1138 9 месяцев назад +1

      yea thought the same as i was watching

    • @Jamiesaurus_Art
      @Jamiesaurus_Art 9 месяцев назад +15

      AGREED I work at the DMV in my state (not AZ) and he was RINGING that bell about how the people love to blame that ID or the DMV or that process in general, but he's so right, it's really easy to get your ID when you have your shit together, but if you don't, the system doesn't work for you. Sucks, but he's 100% correct and his program is INCREDIBLE. It's the right move for the people who really want out. He's a hero and I'd go to work for him over my state job right this minute honestly. Hate being a part of the system.

    • @hanzflackshnack1158
      @hanzflackshnack1158 9 месяцев назад +10

      And he never would have left that tunnel alive had he not been hospitalized... I hope seeing a recovered addict reminds people that this problem isn't based on a lack of motivation or solved through rejection of people's humanity.

  • @connorriddell6764
    @connorriddell6764 3 дня назад

    I Love that when asked what people could do to help boxer immediately answered with friendship and a handshake followed by respect and a smile.

  • @billyguyjoe1858
    @billyguyjoe1858 9 месяцев назад +373

    “Walking dead
    with nothing left to lose
    Nothing gained
    and no one left to blame”
    That’s just incredible

    • @16notepads40
      @16notepads40 9 месяцев назад +5

      no... its not. its average.

    • @drakeboger1741
      @drakeboger1741 9 месяцев назад +25

      Nah that’s heat

    • @rolux4853
      @rolux4853 9 месяцев назад

      ⁠dude shut up, your Mount Average.

    • @nocturnal9765
      @nocturnal9765 9 месяцев назад +14

      @@16notepads40 L rizz

    • @ernie8401
      @ernie8401 9 месяцев назад +13

      @@16notepads40let’s hear what you got then

  • @mavvasquez
    @mavvasquez 9 месяцев назад +725

    In 2015, I lived in a residential suburb of Vegas (Henderson NV). I befriended some Starbucks employees there, and one day during summer, my friend Stephen and I decided to bike the storm drains after he got done with work. They're kind of legendary to residents, and we all know how extensive they really are.
    Anyway, we decide to enter a storm drain at about 9pm, on bicycles, with some water and flashlights and snacks.
    About 30 minutes into our ride, we encountered some teens shooting off roman candles. It looks super cool watching a firework travel into the depths of darkness... lighting it up briefly.
    About an hour in, and we encounter a "desert madman", mindless walking the tunnel. NO flashlight. He was fried out of his mind, and I don't think he noticed us. He was actually pretty scary, and I started getting second thoughts about going further... but the tunnels REALLY do just keep you wanting to explore. So we did.
    About 15 minutes later, we came across a very elaborate "home".. I'm talking TV, Rug, Carpet, Bed, cooking stuff, generator type stuff, shelving for food, all located next to a ladder near a pothole. probably for easy access. Imagine seeing a living room, but in a dark tunnel. Very surreal.
    about 2 hours in, and we could hear darkwave synth music coming from some direction, so we kept trying to find the source.. and it ended up being an underground rave of like ... goths lol. there were probably 10 or 15 people there, all looking like they were in some kind of cult. They DEFINITELY noticed us biking up on them, and I think they were as scared of us as we were to them.
    I think maybe 20 minutes or so after that, we encountered a "grocery store", with LOTS of random stuff for sale. Deodarant, water, snacks, shirts.. but no one was nearby. All Dollar store kind of items. There was a "pay here" box too.
    At about 3 hours in, we ate our snacks, took a break, and decided to turn around. I think we exited the tunnels at about 3am, WAY later than we anticipated..
    I can't even recall how many deeply fascinating things we saw in those tunnels that night.
    Stephen sadly passed away a year later from a motorcycle accident, and I randomly think of that one surreal night we had years ago.. having a real life adventure together. Miss you Stephen!

    • @corkyvanderhaven3391
      @corkyvanderhaven3391 9 месяцев назад +50

      Super dope story

    • @snowmule5967
      @snowmule5967 9 месяцев назад +24

      Very cool story for sure, glad you got to experience something like that. Hopefully the people in there are doing well now.

    • @SGman3000
      @SGman3000 9 месяцев назад +28

      Thanks for sharing this story, and rest in peace to your friend.

    • @Kaelidoz
      @Kaelidoz 9 месяцев назад +9

      @@SGman3000 peace^ lmao. plz edit.

    • @SamEy3Am
      @SamEy3Am 9 месяцев назад +18

      Truly a good read of a story. Thanks for sharing! Your friend lives on through your telling of this story.

  • @HelljumperNo13
    @HelljumperNo13 9 месяцев назад +199

    I love how this documentary piece puts you in the same mind as Andrew, thinking a fairytale of sobriety and working a normal day job will unfold once a person gets their ID. But like Andrew, the Shine-A-Light interview really revealed to me how naive that thinking is and that there are underlying issues running so deep, it takes a monumental change in approach or massive willpower to get out of the tunnels. I really loved this video, thank you, Andrew.

    • @Ekdrink
      @Ekdrink 9 месяцев назад

      It’s it’s about as out of touch as the white girls who ride migrant trains

    • @Sk8brdZepp13
      @Sk8brdZepp13 9 месяцев назад +1

      Well said!!

  • @priscillayergy7370
    @priscillayergy7370 6 месяцев назад +17

    When I was 13 I left my daddy's house, he was fixing to come out of jail and I wasn't going to stay there, so I lived on the streets I'm very StreetWise but I sit here today and I tell you I cried my eyes out, you are doing an amazing job young man keep up the good work your cup will run over with the Lord do good and good will come back, I only wish I could get my truck and drive up there and help people I'm in Florida I came through there when I came back from Seattle one time just let them know I love them all and hello from Florida😊😊😊

  • @donajonse
    @donajonse 9 месяцев назад +97

    The man with the acoustic in the beginning made me cry. I don't understand the words, but the "dark country" music and singing made me so sensitive. God, I hope some label would catch him after this video, because people definitely would listen this music.

  • @eriksmith2344
    @eriksmith2344 9 месяцев назад +2434

    "I live in the tunnels"
    "Ah what a vibe 💅"
    💀💀💀💀💀💀

    • @jawlinejawlinejawline
      @jawlinejawlinejawline 9 месяцев назад +116

      That part had me dead

    • @digitalsmithy
      @digitalsmithy 9 месяцев назад +94

      So fucking funny you’d think that shit was scripted lolll outa control

    • @thenuge88
      @thenuge88 9 месяцев назад +11

      🪦

    • @GettingHyphy
      @GettingHyphy 9 месяцев назад +131

      She got put on blast real quick and responded the only way she knew how

    • @Fishing-gs9ku
      @Fishing-gs9ku 9 месяцев назад

      Votes by who? A bunch of fucking yahoos with IDs? Lmfao

  • @CoryWatson
    @CoryWatson 9 месяцев назад +222

    this is actually the most popular low-resoultion video on yt currently. 360p. Thanks Fox (EDIT: thank god it has higher res now, FOX be damned)

  • @aprilstardavisjewelry
    @aprilstardavisjewelry 6 месяцев назад +3

    I’ve done homeless outreach and have a video shared .. they truly first say they just want to be seen to say hello or smile ❤your journalism as that’s how I view your approach very unbiased goes even further and you not only help with getting an ID which is next to impossible if you don’t have help but you share how to do this which is so helpful and necessary
    Thank you 🙏 truly

  • @Halluci.Nation
    @Halluci.Nation 9 месяцев назад +281

    i was homeless and shooting up for a little over 10 years here in Oregon. went to prison got out and been clean 4 years now. i appreciate you so much for humanizing and documenting the side that doesnt get seen as much and who need help. keep it up! much love and many blessings on your journey

  • @emberlyspeaks
    @emberlyspeaks 9 месяцев назад +134

    Boxer is so hospitalable with everyone. He really helps the world go around. ✨️

  • @zackquillan7292
    @zackquillan7292 8 месяцев назад +265

    "and if tomorrow fades away, we still have today."
    Wow. What a fucking line. I hope this man is able to record something someday.

    • @Charless_Martel
      @Charless_Martel 8 месяцев назад

      so lets do all the coke and meth we can do , it might be the last day, right?

    • @betodearmas111
      @betodearmas111 8 месяцев назад +8

      its actually a song by Jefferson airplane called "today"

    • @marcomoriel6706
      @marcomoriel6706 7 месяцев назад

      You have the timestamp? Thanks :)

    • @domovancan
      @domovancan 7 месяцев назад +2

      @@betodearmas111
      I just checked the lyrics of the “today” song on my LP here, and those lyrics are nothing like what the guy in the tunnel was singing. 🤷‍♀️

    • @Emma_blowgun
      @Emma_blowgun 6 месяцев назад

      @@Charless_Martelno one, literally no one, is encouraging that. There is light in everyone.

  • @SumFlyyyGuy
    @SumFlyyyGuy 2 месяца назад +5

    The looks you made while chilling in the spiderman looking slips preparing to eat tunnel tacos with Boxer was just.. Gold

  • @ezekielbarrera5384
    @ezekielbarrera5384 9 месяцев назад +513

    It's s awesome how Andrew absolutely brought awareness to the ridiculous rules for getting an ID. They can arrest you and identify you during jail processing, but can not identify you when applying for literally your own ID card.

    • @ezekielbarrera5384
      @ezekielbarrera5384 9 месяцев назад +1

      The system is rigged to keep the common people down and the rich stay rich.

    • @gergogaal568
      @gergogaal568 9 месяцев назад

      no, its just stupid and outdated and nobody cares to fix it. it works for the majority of people@@ezekielbarrera5384

    • @entropy2100
      @entropy2100 9 месяцев назад

      A side affect of voter suppression by republicans, can’t vote without ID

    • @Inspired.Social
      @Inspired.Social 9 месяцев назад

      Yes it's incredible how batshit crazy the whole system is, totally insane and specifically designed to oppress the impoverished. It's sickening how much this is a reality around the world and how many "authority figures" are complicit with so many absolute crimes against humanity being committed in front of and around them everyday.

    • @stephenjamborino7493
      @stephenjamborino7493 9 месяцев назад +33

      That's part of it but remember the end of the video, it's also used as a crutch for many of these people in the tunnel to not make a change. The way the video is put together as well accentuates this. We're lead to believe that once any of these people and Glen can get their IDs that they'll be free of the tunnels. In reality that isn't the case, there are programs that will provide, housing, job assistance, mental health care, addiction treatment and most importantly according to your comment an ID. There are injustices in this world but the difficulty in obtaining an ID is not what's holding Glen and many of these people back. Rewatch the last segment of the documentary with the Shining light employee.

  • @terpy663
    @terpy663 9 месяцев назад +188

    It's crazy that I recognize Glen from walking around Vegas as a teenager. Definitely bought a water and a cigarette from him more than once walking that exact bridge. Hope things are looking up for him, nice guy.

  • @kindergarten-1986
    @kindergarten-1986 9 месяцев назад +271

    Andrew knew he was well within his rights!

  • @AndersIndregard
    @AndersIndregard 7 месяцев назад +14

    Norway here! Getting IDs is hard here as well, but possible. You can get ID if you have a passport, and passport if you have ID. If you dont have a passport you need a birth certificate or any paper establishing your identity like bills or something from prior workplaces. Since 2013 you can also register for electronic ID which make you able to identify yourself to the government through the web and order ID there. We also dont have crazy waiting times for getting IDs. Since the police are the ones issuing IDs, they're also more helpful to solve the situation.

  • @CrAck-MoNey
    @CrAck-MoNey 9 месяцев назад +233

    Getting an I.D. with no I.D. is impossible. Been there. It's awful.
    I was on the streets of Vegas for only 2 1/2 months. It was not fun. But the people I met were very nice. Thank you guys for being nice and respectful. You guys helped get me off the street. I got lucky, and thank you Channel 5 for your awesome helping. I need to get myself right and help in some way.

    • @angelisais7201
      @angelisais7201 9 месяцев назад +2

      In California you just need to know your social security number and you can apply for another ID

    • @faithkeyes
      @faithkeyes 9 месяцев назад +3

      I wish you the most luck and love in your life as well as success!!

    • @CrAck-MoNey
      @CrAck-MoNey 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@faithkeyes Thank you!

    • @KR-rs3sj
      @KR-rs3sj 9 месяцев назад +2

      Good luck in your journey my friend, take my prayers or energy or simply my words to help you along the way. Good luck.

    • @CrAck-MoNey
      @CrAck-MoNey 9 месяцев назад

      @@KR-rs3sj Thank you

  • @bohhnybro
    @bohhnybro 9 месяцев назад +127

    boxer is an incredibly admirable man. through all the judgement and hard times, he remains incredibly down to earth and welcoming. he shows more humanity than 90% of those people walking the strip.

    • @losfogo7149
      @losfogo7149 9 месяцев назад +5

      Boxer's one of the realest people I've heard speaking. He's seen it all and wants to help people because of it.

  • @JeanGallup-nb7xd
    @JeanGallup-nb7xd 8 месяцев назад +168

    Andrew, thank you for this film. Jay's family is out here and worried about him. Thank God he is still alive!!! He has a daughter and two brothers and several aunts and cousins back here in NH. We all care very much about him!! so happy to know he is still alive, sad where he has ended up where he has, he truly had a great life and a wonderful family that truly cares about him.

    • @mattjax16
      @mattjax16 8 месяцев назад +5

      Greetings from Meredith dope this video helped bring yall some info

    • @Trish-ls6ip
      @Trish-ls6ip 7 месяцев назад +5

      If y'all were worried why aren't u helping him?? That's why it shows clearly that a stranger will help u before ur family! I go through it too so I KNOW! My mom would ignore me wen I'm dying from hunger but a stranger will buy me food and I've asked restaurants for food & they gave it to me! So watch ur words if u don't live up to them!! U didn't even know if he was alive but u just sat there! ( Spit in ur face)!

    • @JeanGallup-nb7xd
      @JeanGallup-nb7xd 7 месяцев назад +40

      Keep your nasty comments to yourself! His family has been looking for him, you are making nasty judgements on something you know nothing about!

    • @KatieW-c4k
      @KatieW-c4k 6 месяцев назад +5

      ​@@JeanGallup-nb7xdi pray you all get reunited

    • @shadowbannedshorty
      @shadowbannedshorty 6 месяцев назад +13

      @@Trish-ls6ipyou have no idea how hard it is to find somebody that is homeless, especially when they live underground and across the the country. how were they supposed to help?

  • @Blueocean143
    @Blueocean143 7 месяцев назад +5

    It took me almost dying like death was chasing me.. to get sober. But once I decided I surrendered everything. Then nothing stopped me from the path to sobriety. God with me every step I faced it and God won't ever let me stop facing it all. It's a healing journey. It doesn't get easier we get stronger.

    • @gordocarbo
      @gordocarbo 5 месяцев назад

      Um, whats that gotta do with this video and the homeless problem?

    • @user-bn4np2qz3t
      @user-bn4np2qz3t 5 месяцев назад

      CONGRATULATIONS!! 🤗I’m glad you beat it, and you’re still here with us❣️A lot of people don’t realize how fucking hard it is to get clean, and it deserves to be celebrated. It definitely is a journey, and you deserve all the praise!! 🥰 keep it going, stay strong! 💪🏾 💕

  • @oX313Xo
    @oX313Xo 9 месяцев назад +124

    "What do you need from anyone who comes down here"
    "Friendship and a handshake"
    Respect man, it will surprise you how fsr being nice and respecting others will get you regardless of their circumstances.

    • @prepApep
      @prepApep 9 месяцев назад

      Word!!

  • @cameronlamb1869
    @cameronlamb1869 8 месяцев назад +90

    boxers voice is so comforting. man is definitely blessed by god, to bring safety and order to those around him in this dark world. bless u bro

    • @melissastevens9929
      @melissastevens9929 6 месяцев назад +4

      For sure. Bro's got a great vibe! Definitely a good dude.

  • @superidot1
    @superidot1 9 месяцев назад +122

    Congrats to fox 5 for making this more popular. Its actually a blessing in disguise

  • @Gypsy-Rose-Old-Nose
    @Gypsy-Rose-Old-Nose 28 дней назад +1

    *THIS IS MY FAVORITE DOCUMENTARY WITH THE PPL WHO LIVE IN THE TUNNELS. IT’S NOT DEGRADING OR DEMORALIZING LIKE SOME OTHERS HAVE BEEN. SPECTACULAR JOB. MY HEART & PRAYERS GOOD OUT TO THEM. ALONG WITH THOSE WHOM HELP THEM* ♥️

  • @ericy1
    @ericy1 9 месяцев назад +127

    Robert strikes me as an exceedingly rare man who is the intersection of: intellect, empathy, courage to act, lived trauma, and charisma. Incredibly thoughtful guy, was an amazing interview.

  • @GoodOleGrant
    @GoodOleGrant 9 месяцев назад +608

    Andrew hit them with the response video and Supreme Court Documents and Fox 5 Vegas was like “My apologies”

    • @istyleonu
      @istyleonu 9 месяцев назад +3

      No actually he just cut out the part that he got flagged for...

    • @moonknight6088
      @moonknight6088 9 месяцев назад +6

      @@istyleonu Yeah, apparently they only wanted the video down because Channel 5 used a 10-second clip from the news channel. My first thought was "Why not just remove the clip?", I mean who cares what Fox 5 has to say about this anyway?

    • @happynucca1127
      @happynucca1127 9 месяцев назад +4

      @@istyleonu but it's still there at 22:38? or was there another one?

    • @mattl309
      @mattl309 9 месяцев назад +8

      @@moonknight6088the whole idea is that there’s nothing wrong with what they did and they are willing to fight back against this news channel

    • @mempissglizzies9206
      @mempissglizzies9206 9 месяцев назад +6

      @@moonknight6088because it shows weakness to copyright claims and it might happen more to Andrew’s other videos which also contain news clips from other sources. Showing that they can’t deal with stuff like this would likely mean Andrew would have a lot more copyright claims afterwards from other companies

  • @AD-dt7nf
    @AD-dt7nf 9 месяцев назад +125

    What do you need the most?
    "First thing's first, friendship and a handshake - how ya doin? That would be the best thing of all."

    • @Rain-xe5vr
      @Rain-xe5vr 9 месяцев назад +3

      100% Fuck, a million percent.

    • @evulhero
      @evulhero 9 месяцев назад

      @@Rain-xe5vr 1 million percent fuck

  • @user-evilalice999
    @user-evilalice999 6 месяцев назад +8

    i love how he opens his home to you with open arms and has your back

  • @Chiqeen007
    @Chiqeen007 9 месяцев назад +96

    Holly shit I use to work with Robert he was assistant chef at a restaurant I use to work he was a great person I had moved to Texas so I left the restaurant but when I came back an old coworker told me he had heard that he OD and passed away I’m so sad to find out what he went thru but also fucking happy to see him doing so well and helping others omg im lost for words and so happy to see him

  • @brittanypoor7148
    @brittanypoor7148 9 месяцев назад +71

    The guy at the end had an amazing ability and gift of explaining AA. He was the best part of the documentary, in my opinion. God bless him and the work that he does.

    • @betoski
      @betoski 9 месяцев назад +1

      100% Agree. Need more people like him out in the world.

    • @7heHorror
      @7heHorror 9 месяцев назад

      One hundred percent.

    • @salviagum
      @salviagum 9 месяцев назад +1

      definitely the amount of compassion he had made me weep

    • @BaconNMegs
      @BaconNMegs 9 месяцев назад +3

      Seriously it was heartbreaking to learn they all lied to Andrew and he has been trying to help them for years.

  • @JamesTAbernathy
    @JamesTAbernathy 9 месяцев назад +3054

    Indie journalism 1, censorship 0 🙌
    EDIT: Wow, thank you for so many likes!!

    • @ladenjnd3ejdjmmm
      @ladenjnd3ejdjmmm 9 месяцев назад +9

      real journalism 👏

    • @Rob-jj2xm
      @Rob-jj2xm 9 месяцев назад +18

      I dont think it was censorship though? It was just a news channel being greedy and petty lol.

    • @edmund3504
      @edmund3504 9 месяцев назад +8

      "indie" fuckin lol

    • @super8bitvideos
      @super8bitvideos 9 месяцев назад

      @@Rob-jj2xm Yes, through the means of censorship. Censorship is usually used as a fear tactic for money.

    • @Zonca2
      @Zonca2 9 месяцев назад

      Well, about that...

  • @MariaMaria-uj2cl
    @MariaMaria-uj2cl 17 дней назад +3

    I’ve been watching u for years dude and man you’re getting more n more legit and it’s so awesome to watch dude proud of u

  • @Globallyhomeless
    @Globallyhomeless 9 месяцев назад +107

    I was homeless when I was 18 and when he said the homeless get looked at differently it sent chills down my spine. Absolutely remember all my friends immediately cutting ties with me when I went to the streets. Only when I got back on my feet did my friends start talking to me again. Horrible feeling. Down at your lowest and everyone treats you like you'll never escape.

    • @Rubyrubits
      @Rubyrubits 9 месяцев назад +5

      Everyone loves to say they're a good friend & will be there for you; then it actually matters and poof.

    • @WarlordRising
      @WarlordRising 9 месяцев назад +6

      Friendship means little when it's convenient.

    • @mr.mammuthusafricanavus8299
      @mr.mammuthusafricanavus8299 9 месяцев назад +2

      I call them Fair Weather friends, great when it is sunny but as soon as it gets cloudy in your life they are gone, makes me ask myself were they ever really friends?

    • @MrDoctorSpanky
      @MrDoctorSpanky 9 месяцев назад

      Well maybe don’t be homeless

    • @friendofp.24
      @friendofp.24 9 месяцев назад +3

      They were not your friends.

  • @RobBanghart
    @RobBanghart 9 месяцев назад +416

    Thank you Andrew for covering our work and those we serve. Great work brother means a lot and I hope you know that.

    • @chriscut
      @chriscut 9 месяцев назад +36

      Thank you Rob, you’re an amazing person.

    • @Avxt1n
      @Avxt1n 9 месяцев назад +18

      so much respect for what you're doing.

    • @TheHorchata96
      @TheHorchata96 9 месяцев назад +17

      Salute to you sir from Spain, hope the reach of this video helps to get more funds and more people to help, love and respect.

    • @AlexVictory
      @AlexVictory 9 месяцев назад +16

      I'm speechless. I used to be a social worker but i've fallen through hard times and have been unemployed for a couple years. You're a beacon of hope. I hope one day i can once again help others with the suffering i've endured just like you do. Love from the netherlands.

    • @beardymcbeardface69
      @beardymcbeardface69 9 месяцев назад +4

      Much love from Australia mate. You're doing amazing work and you have a heart of gold!

  • @trippplecup1563
    @trippplecup1563 9 месяцев назад +131

    No stealing and no fentanyl.. those are some good rules honestly.
    That solar panel setup is genius

    • @Jonny-wt3rg
      @Jonny-wt3rg 9 месяцев назад +5

      But the meth flows like water.

    • @grasshopper8901
      @grasshopper8901 8 месяцев назад +4

      ​@Jonny-wt3rg at least it won't kill them like fetanyl, and when you are living in literal pipes, ya gotta do what can make you happier. At least in the short-term.

    • @happytrailsgaming
      @happytrailsgaming 8 месяцев назад +4

      @@grasshopper8901it’s just another bs justification for their lives down there. Like dude said those rules come and go depending on who’s “running” things

    • @trippplecup1563
      @trippplecup1563 8 месяцев назад

      @@Jonny-wt3rg I understand. But fentanyl is just a death sentence. Damn near everytime. Meth is alot “safer” I guess you could argue. This is coming from an ex-opiate/fentanyl/heroin/pharma for a decade.

    • @SynZ777
      @SynZ777 8 месяцев назад

      @@grasshopper8901 Weed is plentiful in Vegas. Cheap shitty weed even more so.