Mike Thompson's website: livelearnandprosper.org/ Watch part 2 with Michael Thompson here: ruclips.net/video/qQJr_mhA4aM/видео.html Featured in numerous documentaries, Michael Thompson was an original leader of the Aryan Brotherhood (AB) prison gang in California. Serving 45 years from 1973, he was involved in numerous life and death situations, including getting shot 22 times. Also, he was sentenced to additional life terms for crimes committed behind bars. Want more California prison stories? Watch John Abbott's 4 podcasts: John Abbott part 4: ruclips.net/video/HXlf-CkG-jI/видео.html Watch part 3 here: ruclips.net/video/1qSljr61fNo/видео.html Watch part 2 here: ruclips.net/video/03K1WrISeHg/видео.html Watch part 1 here: ruclips.net/video/hhHOA02yhiI/видео.html TRUEBILL: www.truebill.com/shaun SHOPIFY: www.shopify.co.uk/shaun SHOPIFY ● Sign up for a FREE fourteen-day trial at www.shopify.co.uk/shaun ● Go to www.shopify.co.uk/shaun right now to grow your business today. Don’t fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at TRUEBILL: www.truebill.com/shaun Go right now - www.truebill.com/shaun - it could save you THOUSANDS a year.
Anything "Aryan" is demonic thinking attached with those demons period. All about so called "whiteness". Him standing before FATHER GOD ALMIGHTY during Judgment, where do y'all think he going and went? Pray he repent/ed of the foolishness he and everyone with the likes of him whether it be male or female
Outstanding interview! I hope everything works to your favor in the battles that you are currently fighting so you can continue to spread your message and more importantly educate the people like you have done in this interview.
Yes its definitely all stories. Not many people are ever shot with real bullets. But he was shot 22 times. Smh, he needs to pay those 100's of thousands he scammed from his wife when he got out of prison
This guy is living in a fantasy world. It sounds amazing but this guy is a con artist and if he were to go to prison today he'd be green lit by virtually every prisoner in the system. If you do your research, you'll understand he's a deplorable individual.
@@cvx5422 great question. Let me preface my critique by saying I am 31, and spent most of my 20s under the politics of the California prison system, I've been to prison twice. California, for better or worse, birthed prison culture. About Michael Thompson, I don't know if we should start in the 70s and work our way until now or start with the recent stuff. Let him tell it, he's really never committed any moral transgressions. His self righteousness drives me crazy. I'll start with his most recent scumbag behavior. As of just last year (Let him tell it, MANY years after he changed his ways), he defrauded the government to the tune of $320,000 of Pandemic Relief Funds that he stole to enrich himself. He says he never murdered anyone, yeah ok. You can't be in the Aryan Brotherhood, much less a "leader" without committing at least one homicide. Let anyone else tell you about the AB, they don't call it blood, in blood out for nothing. Second, HE was responsible for putting more structure within the Aryan Brotherhood. Rather ingeniously one thing I will give Michael Thompson credit for was he taught the inmates to represent themselves in court, to call all the other members throughout the system as "witnesses" for the mere fact of having gang meetings with the AB leadership throughout the California dept of corrections. Michael started to be so ruthless he was going to have an ex-member who cooperated with Law Enforcement's father killed as the ex-member was in the witness protection program. Now this is when Michael Thompson claims to have his "non-violent epiphany" so quite hypocritically, to enter protective custody, he tells on every one of his "brothers" he cooperates 100% with the government. He turned the Aryan Brotherhood into a prison group into an organized criminal group engaged in racketeering, then left everyone high and dry to get hefty sentences where most people were looking at the federal death penalty. He's done so much shit that doesn't align with his morals just hearing him talk makes me sick. He has a very self righteous tone, like a good con man. He doesn't mention that if he ever went back to prison, people would be cutting each other in line to kill him for all of his tomfoolery. Also, he's been shot 22 times? Been in 100 knife fights? Okay if he's had as many knives and bullets in him as he claims he would me a medical anomaly. Sorry if it's long winded. I tried to give you the cliff notes version lol.
@@evanpimental Evan I very much appreciate your detailed reply. I hope your life is better now. We all make mistakes, some get caught, some don’t. I am very well aware of this. I am a free thinker and base my opinions on facts and as much first knowledge as possible. It doesn’t sound like you were in the system at the same time as MT. How would you know his history so well other than through other inmates? I am not trying to discredit you, I just want to get to the truth. I am not saying your account is inaccurate, however how do you know you were given factual information?
@@cvx5422 hey, did you watch the video I linked? I wanted you to have a different perspective. This gentleman Al Profit, is from Detroit but he's well versed in the California prison system. He's a neutral source, hear what he has to say about our buddy Michael.
Shaun, I cannot express, in mere words, what an absolutely sensational discussion this was! I thank you and your incredible guest for the time you both took in making this a possibility. I would love to see a follow up. All the best, mate.
Having worked in a federal penitentiary and been around serious criminals, this dude is the real deal. Even today, I wouldn’t attempt to mess with him. Non-violence and all, he’d kick my behind. Excellent interview demonstrating how you can go through tragedy to triumph.
Brother Michael Thompson is a lame ... liar dropped out ....the dude thats leader of bgf.....is blk....black afr.....ya the m 14 slug didnt hurt him cause he had so much muscle mass......super man....... Sean I wish you would apologize to all your viewers..... That story that he's saying that he got stabbed how many times and didn't fall in the yard and he walked out that's from a Mexican Mafia leader that dropped out and then when he got behind the doors he fell and a female officer helped the ese ...☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️
Sounds like a terrible life. Nobody should have to go through this. The US prison system is a disaster and no one cares. You are sentenced to do time away from society and your family. You are not sentenced to be continuously tortured in all ways for years.
@@sunnycat69 lol! They are career convicts, most do lie! Lol! Not the most credible people. Not to mention,those that talk never fully walk the walk. He would be dead if most of this went down. Saving face is huge among these dudes. Peace.
That interview was so good, and awesome. Thank you so much for allowing us to have the opportunity to watch it, and to learn from it. Keep up the great work, and from it I'm going to start visiting with Mike through his website. Thanks again.
To go threw what he went threw being locked in solitary for a good part of his time incarcerated to still be able to come out and tell his story so cognitively tells you a lot about how mentally strong he is.
I just hope that Michael has the best life possible for the time remaining. I grew up watching his documentary and from time to time thinking about him. But noone can image how nearly 50years in prison feel like. God bless Michael.❤️
@@kevinjohnston566 Spoken about non violence after he murdered beat and stabbed people for years and years.... The only time he has been non violent is in protective custody yards.... He is a con artists.... His current charges are because he was conning disabled people out of their own money... What about those actions are is he a good person for!?? Yes he "speaks" non vielence but his actions show murdering con artists!! Fucking good watch these glorified TV shows and you think you know they guy... " Ain he just such a sweet person". Lmao Your a clown... I hope he steals your money too
45 years in prison. What a waste of this man's potential. I can't tell you what is or isn't true, but I do know he has a story to tell. He tells it well. Overcoming dyslexia was a great hurdle to overcome. Well done Mr. Thompson.
This man is extraordinary. So tough mentally and physically but hates violence. Such humility. What he has gone through.....and for trying to save the lives of two children. Thanks Shaun.
Do you have any idea of how much damage this man was head of!?? The facts he is contrite when he is old and has read some books ( paper backs know doubt) Rave hate! Drugs! And misery To late to strum the harp and play good now! Fix up with god! And still down.
He’s a master manipulator. And a pathological liar. The bodies of his first victims were found in his backyard. But he had nothing to do with it. He also claims to be native for some reason. A lie his own daughter dispelled. He also dispatched 47 gangsters during his first 15 minutes in folsom.
Not only is he a heartless killer but he works innocent people over. He was in one of the most deadly prison gangs that has ever existed. He also turned rat but not in a good way to help stop the horrible acts but to get himself away so he could work his hustles. There is more but I despise this man so much I can’t keep talking about it. The AB is disgusting and this man is even worse.
I saw an interview with one of the guards who was there when Mike was stabbed after going back to the yard and walking off the yard. They said it was insane that he had the strength to do that and to tell the people who stabbed him to fk off.
No joke, you have one of the best podcasts i have seen hands down. Your page is underrated imo, most interviewers dont have nearly any of the life experiences that you've had in order to interact and be respected by the high caliber individuals that you interview. Just my opinion though, you should have way more followers that half a mill. Keep up the great work! Gives people like me who have a pending felony charge have optimism in life.
Mr. Thompson , seems extremely intelligent, well spoken, strangely calm and if you didn’t know he’d been to prison , you wouldn’t know it. I’ve seen Mr.Thompson in several documentaries and I wish him best of luck on his case.
And a liar. A lot of his stories are embellished in their facts of how many people involved, how many he fought at the same time by himself, the times he got shot, how many times he was shot/stabbed in single occasions and a lot of it has been verified by other monsters he's been in prison with that have also dropped out and who don't have anything coming to them by telling the truth.
I’ve only watched 40 minutes of this video so far… but this man doesn’t use swear words, he speaks as an educated gentleman… very refreshing, great interview Shaun!!
The heart of a lion, the sharpness of an eagle and wisdom of a serpant. What a life! What a story! Praying you find the justice and vindication that you deserve.
Never did time in California this Michael Thompson has a lot of Truth but I wholeheartedly feel he has a lot of b******* with him I won't listen to anymore of it
Lol that dear is how you KNOW they are violent. Big hands dont require big mouths. Its the people who dont boast and talk bigly that could destroy a human soul in a millisecond
@@timothykyllonen9628 perhaps you are right. Im sure most of what he has to say is pure hearsay, you wouldnt be able to prove it didnt happen either....buuut, since im a proponent of pure free speech (meaning everyone gets to talk no matter what your intentions are or lack of credibility for that matter) I am inclined to allow the man to speak. You dont have to listen to him or waste the time even writing out a response to this. But the man gets to speak, he may be lying but then again maybe he's not. I mean our politicians lie inbetween every sentence that comes out of their mouths lol. Mostly the democrats, they are on another level of mental retardation.
@@timothykyllonen9628 finally someone says the truth lol this dude is straight BS wasn’t he just arrested for fraud or some nonsense selling fake stuff to the elderly lol sad
This was a great informative interview. I especially agree with the further study and introduction of epigenetics involving trauma, addiction and other things and was very surprised and happy to hear Michael speak of it. Thanks Michael and Shaun.
I don't fully understand why people get their sentences extended when the new crimes they commit are based on protecting themselves in prison. I was happy to hear Michael talk about how the prison system is changing and taking into account the prisoners mental health issues etc. It is a high step forward if prisoners are educated to understand the demons they are facing and are encouraged to follow a safe, more productive life path. This interview is so thought provoking.
I'm watching this..and I remember seeing him on this show...long long time ago...he's obviously very tough..and I gotta say I have respect for anyone who fought for their life's in prision!!
U don't have a choice usually but yea it's no bullshit because no one is going to help you. You're going to win or lose . No mercy shown. What a feeling to win....but they you gotta do it again soon lol
لا اله الا لله 🤲 Find closeness to the Creator while you are still here, while living in this very peculiar “thing” we all call *life* , instead of using a YT channel for your depression (though it is good to know it is doing something but it is only putting a band-aid on the issue, rather than putting in the stitches). We are all going to end up in the grave one day and life is nothing BUT a test. A test of worldly desires, insecurities, and fleeting gains (non of which will go down the piper with you per se, when the end is nigh). Think deeply about it. Be comfortable of who you are and find purpose, because this thing called “life” is not all there is. Cheers 🫡
Hey Tom, I experience depression too. I agree I watch a few people on RUclips and I find it helps a lot because I don't feel so alone. Keep up the good fight brother, cheers.
Wow, one of the best podcasts I’ve seen in some time. Look forward to seeing Mike again hopefully to elaborate on some of the stories told. Must have been such an easy interview to do just sit back and let the man speak and open up. Incredibly intelligent, philosophical, such humility yet probably one of the most dangerous men in the states across such a long period. Massive respect that he chose to stand alone after leaving the brand, shows his strength in character and what he stands for, amazing podcast ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Good to hear this bloke being honest and giving back to society for the better by sharing his experience and actively putting in work to teach others what he has learned.
@@lupe6233 it's not about what you believe it's about me supporting my brother Shaun Attwood it's up to the viewer to filter whether they want to believe or not. So go show your friends the video and debate with them. Salute to you and your opinion all love and prosperity your way.
Amazing! So glad to see a current interview with mike. If you really understand amidst all this survival , that this man educated himself to the level he has from literally scratch, this is an amazing tale of rehabilitation. And all of this happened at ground zero during a time of basic Wild West scenario. I mean this guy has an outstanding case for his freedom. To be at such a extreme end of the prison life to becoming what he has is truly astounding. I could listen to his speak all day. What an exceptional interview. 👌🏻
I love that Shaun Attwood was able to get Mike Thompson on. I’ve watched him in many documentaries and he was always so in intelligent with his speech and as a person. Very charismatic individual.
Absolutely love this interviewer with amazing Active listening skills. What a huge relief !! Can't stand most interviewers who frequently interrupt. This podcast episode was awesome. 💘 ❤ 🙏
Very fascinating, watched 2nd interview then first. Love the way Mike narrates his experiences. Would love him to elaborate on the development of the creative process he mentioned and how it manifests. Incredibly informative 👏 thanks for sharing
Fantastic interview of an extremely interesting man Shaun, you're right,he's an excellent storyteller, I learned a lot from him. Thanks for all your work.
He loves cameras and has been featured in several documentaries over the past 30 years. Do you also know that he spent most of his time in a secure ward because he betrayed everyone including his closest friends?!
This gentleman, and he is a gentleman is full of wisdom and would be a great teacher, mentor because he holds his hands up for mistakes he's made, then reflects and learns from them, then uses his life experiences to help others. This man deserves the chance to live out the rest of his life with his wife and family. Great speaker and interview Shaun, thank you. Hope you can update us.
Ask his daughter , Ex Wife and friends . Now he is back in Jail and loons his wife 200000 Dollars . He is dinieng his daughter and loons his friends over 300000 Thousand. He just is a Rat wich signs like a Mockingbird .
Hey Mike! Im just exstatic that you finally got out. I maxed out my parole and walked outa Corcoran a free man Aug 20 , 2000. I hope and pray we both can stay free men. God Bless you.
Hi from RI, I have a D number, 87-90, when I did time it was half your sentence plus one month, then three years of parole. I went to Ione then Jamestown....quite an experience.
Mike Thompson’s purpose was obviously to “survive” and become the man he is today. While I don’t know him personally he sounds as if he’s redeemed his thinking . People can change and become better people. He should start his own show. 😎🎥
30-06 to the leg? Google 30-06 damage. Anything is possible I guess. Maybe it winged him or it was a passthrough. But that round does a HUGE amount of damage. HUGE!
@@dougstyles that'd be the only possible answer. My bosses friend shot himself in the leg with one in a hunting accident and lost the entire leg due to the bones shattering in God only knows how many pieces on top of the tissue damage. And that was even way below the knee
Fascinating. Have seen the man on several tv shows/documentaries and always wanted to see him sit down for a couple hrs and relay his life story. Again, fascinating thank you
Amazing podcast! You are a good listener Shaun, you give the guest room to explain. That’s a real skill that a few podcasts can do nowadays, like Rogan and Lex Fridman. Keep up the good work!
so I can just get a guest, and let him do all the talking? this is called storytelling and the guest can do it by himself, he doesn't need Shaun at all...
Great interview and subject .I have also done a stretch in prison when I was younger and know the dangers of prison life but I did my time 8 years in England which is completely different to life in an American Jail but I had my fair share of trouble. Got to big up Mike and how he survived all them years in a place full of violence and lived to tell his story.
I’ve followed everything on Mike Thompson, this is by far the best I’ve found, what a unique human being he is. The interaction between him and John here is box office stuff. The content of the conversation between 2 men who walked the prison walk. I really enjoyed how Shaun facilitated the whole interview. He let them talk and get it on, brought some great questions into the mix when appropriate. Great work men. I hope this is not the last from both these men. I’ve listened to enough of Mike to know that he tells the truth. I wouldn’t have fancied going up against him in his prime. Fascinating stuff Shaun, get them back on again 👍
@@supasav6667 he had to do what he needed to in order to survive. He was in some of the toughest prisons in the country. Could you handle it? probably not !
Michael Thompson is so interesting. I'm wondering if he's done a Bio of some kind. And you, yet again, have come up with such a great video. Love, love, love!
Great interview. One thing I notice about people that have been in prison that you've interviewed Shaun, is the utter calmness. You are exactly the same. Michael THompson is just absolutely calm. It's almost like you have to go through something in life that traumatic to reach this level of peace. What is it? What is it that makes you all so calm? Just an observation not a criticism at all. Please have MT back on.
In his case I'd assume the multiple attempts on his life and him being in situations that have a 75% chance he gets killed or badly hurt and still go all for the sake of respect and notarity
I’ve listened to many of Mike Thompson’s interviews. Incredibly articulate man. Fascinating to listen to. One thing that Michael left out when talking about the explosion of prison construction and inmates is that it’s a huge “for profit” generator for private corporations.
Most aren’t ready to full comprehend the context of what you’re saying in regards to the private prison *industry* They think shackles and chains only means slavery if you’re black living on a plantation in the 1800’s
Oh ok. I stand corrected. I’m in NY. I do know that private entities have a very large stake in prisons and the system. Putting people in jail for what would be considered petty crimes for the massive financial gains. They’re probably crooks all from the same circle anyway. Thanks
@@inertiaspinner555 your right. Most americans dont even know that the abolishing of slavery didnt and still doesnt apply to prisoners. You can read the law for yourselves. Slavery is still 100% legal if your slave is a prisoner. A state sponsered slave. This is still the case for today. We truly have not abolished slavery completely.
I have listened intensely to several interviews of this man and of two others who survived prison and I'm not sure what I have gained except that prison is not (as I have always suspected) a place I would ever want to go. And, now at the age of 73, I think I never will. I began listening to these interviews and was intrigued by the stories of fights and gangs and how they establish their territories and how the prisons allow these gangs to "rule" and it seems that no matter how hard the prison system might try to abolish the gangs, they simply can't. So what does a guy do if he goes to prison, but wants nothing to do with gangs and that whole mindset of fighting and violence and all the corruption involved? It seems to me that this Micheal Thompson never misses a chance to pass himself as some kind of mysterious super bad ass who has some kind of magic native American religion and code that only leads him into trouble. Then he expands with his ideology and constantly makes his "code" and value system and upbringing the source all kinds of contradiction with the path he chose to live. I guess 45 years in prison doesn't leave him with many lucrative options, so why not exploit the one thing he does know, prison violence. I personally wouldn't trust him with my pet fish.
I think the point was that it was real food, now it's mostly processed carbohydrate junk. See how the changes to the food parallel the changes to our food? Perhaps that has been done on purpose after trying it out on inmates. They want us weak on purpose.
Lol imagine living the shittiest of lives, and you say that the shitty food they serve there is somewhat decent....understand what im saying? These dudes that are incarcerated live in hell, 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days a year. Now imagine making a small comment about food being decent in such a shitty place.... I think youre worried about small hens in the grand scheme of things. You do realize people that are incarcerated have about a 66 age life expectancy right? A victims family only needs to think about that, how AWFUL of a place could make your life expectancy drop by 20-25 years..... its HELL miss Pierson.
@@tcox4508 what about the families that have to go through life not having their loved one's beside them because some piece of shit decided to take their life. While these thugs sit around watching TV playing cards and talking shit all day. They need to execute anyone that takes a life.
Please have this Warrior gentleman back again! Thank you for educating us Mike. I am now writing to my Senators & House Reps about the proposed ridiculous attempts to put released prisoners back in prison once released. I need to relisten to this video again to get the correct name of this proposed change in legislation, as my description of it above is probably not the correct name if it. All the politicians need to be out on vision quest & to participate in a sweatlodge or two to bring them back into more balance! Love to you, your wife & family & to Shaun for hosting this video. You walk in Beauty. Owanestica, Walks Strong Woman (Pam)
Hes a dropout snitch and not to mention a super fighter. While working at the chapel the priest susposed gave him a bbat so he could finish off 6 Familianos lmao this guy only tells the truth when speaking to cops. Maybe if I lived sonewhere else beside USA I would bekieve in this BS
I appreciate Mike’ stand on the innocent, and I respect his educational efforts and degrees. That’s amazing. This guy could be a professor or accomplished “civilian” so to speak in numerous ways if his early years had different circumstance and influences. But to do it overcoming what he has is really something great.
It is easy for everyone to sit back and try judging someone from behind your computer screen but at the end of the day he has done 45 years in prison and been through more than 99.9% of people talking would never survive, so whether or not he was a leader in the brand is inconsequential. He is a warrior and there is no doubting that fact.
Been waiting for this since you put out the teaser this last week. This guys a wildly intriguing individual, great interview, your one guy who just lets his guest talk… you interject rarely, and it really allows them to let their thoughts flow…You could do 50 interviews with this guy and still not have everything. Love it. Can’t wait for #2.
Also, not to mention: when you get shot: they don't just throw you in basically the hole lol. You'd go to the hospital, then to the infirmary. They're not going to just throw your shit on the floor.
Me, and several others here are confused - is Mike currently out of prison/custody? He got charged with fraud about 2 years ago and was taken back into custody. Is that still pending? OR is this interview 3 years old (done right after Mike got released, but before the latest charges)?
@@stevenmashburn6512 yes I've watched some more videos about him and I'm thinking the same thing myself! I watched the one with his wife and you could definitely tell she was lying 😅
Some of his stories I can believe but a lot of them I call BS ion. He’s not fucking Superman who can beat everyone’s ass and take bullets and slugs and live to tell about it. Otherwise I enjoyed the interview
This interview was on point. I've done over 18 years and the Maryland Division of Corrections. And Maryland is the only other state besides California that the BGF operate in. I understand some of the things this man went through. The Aryan Brotherhood is active in Maryland prisons as well, I watched them with my own two eyes murder a member of a local prison gang called Dead Man Incorporated. Or DMI. And it was retaliation because DM I had killed two Aryans. Crazy how he was the leader of this very same gang. Good fucking interview! Definitely got a new subscriber
I find it extremely hard to believe that he's been shot TWENTY TWO times IN PRISON no less and none of those officers made a kill shot. They don't aim at limbs.
@@jeraldsamuel5598 dude he said that in once incident, he was shot in the back with a shotgun FIVE times. Unless they're shooting birdshot or beanbags, there's no way in hell you'd be alive to talk about it. One buckshot would tear you apart.
Just so you know. Your shorts work. I was subscribed but I guess no notifications. I forgot about this channel unfortunately. I caught one short of this gentleman and I'll be here all day.
Now Thompson stands accused not of violent crimes, but exploitative white collar offenses, such as bilking homeless people out of unemployment, or signing up a fake Southern California firefighting company for $1.5 million in business loans. According to the complaint, Thompson and his co-defendant, whom he met in prison, convinced 16 people to give up their personal information to benefit the alleged scheme. “Basically, the story was, ‘Oh, well, we’re going to apply for unemployment for you, we’ll take a fee and we’ll give you the rest,’” Lake County District Attorney Susan Krones told the Sacramento Bee. “And in most of these cases they never got any of the unemployment.” As authorities in Lake County are fighting to keep Thompson incarcerated - he is being held without bail on a parole violation, on top of the 33-count complaint - lawyers with the California Attorney General’s office are fighting to hold together a 1986 double murder conviction while acknowledging that one of its key witnesses, Thompson, is not to be trusted.
After presenting certain evidence, the judge released him on Own Recoginance -O R bond. Regardless, after researching BOTH SIDES of his past history, i see a extremely intelligent, charismatic full blown psychopath. All of his claims have legit rebuttals.
@@sourdiesel681 so judging by the four-leaf clover after your screen name, you're at least part Irish maybe? And that's why you're going to believe everything this guy says because he's also part Irish? Have you ever heard of "the gift of Blarney"??? I've got part Irish in me as well but I question whether all this stuff really happened exactly as he says. Not saying there couldn't be an element of truth but it also could be full of a lot of embellishment and exaggeration.
Mike Thompson's website: livelearnandprosper.org/
Watch part 2 with Michael Thompson here: ruclips.net/video/qQJr_mhA4aM/видео.html
Featured in numerous documentaries, Michael Thompson was an original leader of the Aryan Brotherhood (AB) prison gang in California. Serving 45 years from 1973, he was involved in numerous life and death situations, including getting shot 22 times. Also, he was sentenced to additional life terms for crimes committed behind bars.
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He was not a leader of the aryan brotherhood 🤣🤣🤣
@@triplecrownwinner6897 oh okay, random internet guy.
@@otisjacksonjunior9795 He has already been proven to be a liar.... Just because your late to the party doesn't make your ignorance bliss
@@triplecrownwinner6897 Yes he was in a leadership position with the Brand.
Anything "Aryan" is demonic thinking attached with those demons period. All about so called "whiteness". Him standing before FATHER GOD ALMIGHTY during Judgment, where do y'all think he going and went? Pray he repent/ed of the foolishness he and everyone with the likes of him whether it be male or female
I LOVE how Shaun, unlike everyone else actually shuts up and not interrupt . Great job
Yes!!! He respectfully listened. Glad I found this .
i agree
Great interview I remember this man on Locked up back in the day
When this guy speaks its hard not to listen.
Lol coming from the vlad interview i agree Great video
Great interview. Love how you ask a question, and then let them actually answer the question in full.
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Outstanding interview! I hope everything works to your favor in the battles that you are currently fighting so you can continue to spread your message and more importantly educate the people like you have done in this interview.
Such an awesome storyteller … I’ve heard his stories over and over, but never get tired of listening to him…
His voice is calming, his wisdom is second to none and his spirit is very familiar. I would love to be his student
"Storyteller" is right.
You must love the sound of teeth sucking. It’s a terrible habit.
Yes its definitely all stories. Not many people are ever shot with real bullets. But he was shot 22 times. Smh, he needs to pay those 100's of thousands he scammed from his wife when he got out of prison
didnt he say he originaly say he joined the AB by shanking someone in the AB?
I would have never imagined listening to a 2 hour interview and now can’t wait to listen to part 2!
Such a well spoken, fascinating man. Thank you! ♥️
This guy is living in a fantasy world. It sounds amazing but this guy is a con artist and if he were to go to prison today he'd be green lit by virtually every prisoner in the system. If you do your research, you'll understand he's a deplorable individual.
@@evanpimental why do you say that? Just curious.
@@cvx5422 great question. Let me preface my critique by saying I am 31, and spent most of my 20s under the politics of the California prison system, I've been to prison twice. California, for better or worse, birthed prison culture.
About Michael Thompson, I don't know if we should start in the 70s and work our way until now or start with the recent stuff. Let him tell it, he's really never committed any moral transgressions. His self righteousness drives me crazy. I'll start with his most recent scumbag behavior. As of just last year (Let him tell it, MANY years after he changed his ways), he defrauded the government to the tune of $320,000 of Pandemic Relief Funds that he stole to enrich himself. He says he never murdered anyone, yeah ok. You can't be in the Aryan Brotherhood, much less a "leader" without committing at least one homicide. Let anyone else tell you about the AB, they don't call it blood, in blood out for nothing. Second, HE was responsible for putting more structure within the Aryan Brotherhood. Rather ingeniously one thing I will give Michael Thompson credit for was he taught the inmates to represent themselves in court, to call all the other members throughout the system as "witnesses" for the mere fact of having gang meetings with the AB leadership throughout the California dept of corrections. Michael started to be so ruthless he was going to have an ex-member who cooperated with Law Enforcement's father killed as the ex-member was in the witness protection program. Now this is when Michael Thompson claims to have his "non-violent epiphany" so quite hypocritically, to enter protective custody, he tells on every one of his "brothers" he cooperates 100% with the government. He turned the Aryan Brotherhood into a prison group into an organized criminal group engaged in racketeering, then left everyone high and dry to get hefty sentences where most people were looking at the federal death penalty.
He's done so much shit that doesn't align with his morals just hearing him talk makes me sick. He has a very self righteous tone, like a good con man. He doesn't mention that if he ever went back to prison, people would be cutting each other in line to kill him for all of his tomfoolery.
Also, he's been shot 22 times? Been in 100 knife fights? Okay if he's had as many knives and bullets in him as he claims he would me a medical anomaly.
Sorry if it's long winded. I tried to give you the cliff notes version lol.
@@evanpimental Evan I very much appreciate your detailed reply. I hope your life is better now. We all make mistakes, some get caught, some don’t. I am very well aware of this.
I am a free thinker and base my opinions on facts and as much first knowledge as possible.
It doesn’t sound like you were in the system at the same time as MT. How would you know his history so well other than through other inmates? I am not trying to discredit you, I just want to get to the truth.
I am not saying your account is inaccurate, however how do you know you were given factual information?
@@cvx5422 hey, did you watch the video I linked? I wanted you to have a different perspective. This gentleman Al Profit, is from Detroit but he's well versed in the California prison system. He's a neutral source, hear what he has to say about our buddy Michael.
Shaun, I cannot express, in mere words, what an absolutely sensational discussion this was! I thank you and your incredible guest for the time you both took in making this a possibility. I would love to see a follow up. All the best, mate.
I've just realised there was a follow up vid posted two days ago. I'm not sleeping tonight. You are a legend, Shaun! Top lad!
Thank you, Shaun & Michael!
Keep up the good work.
Good interview.
Thanks Shaun! Keep up the good work.
Having worked in a federal penitentiary and been around serious criminals, this dude is the real deal. Even today, I wouldn’t attempt to mess with him. Non-violence and all, he’d kick my behind. Excellent interview demonstrating how you can go through tragedy to triumph.
Thank you, and im from Finland 🇫🇮, and i just found mr. Thompson couple of days ago. He really seems to be a real deal, man of his words.
Your humility is very admirable brother.
Brother Michael Thompson is a lame ... liar dropped out ....the dude thats leader of bgf.....is blk....black afr.....ya the m 14 slug didnt hurt him cause he had so much muscle mass......super man....... Sean I wish you would apologize to all your viewers..... That story that he's saying that he got stabbed how many times and didn't fall in the yard and he walked out that's from a Mexican Mafia leader that dropped out and then when he got behind the doors he fell and a female officer helped the ese ...☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️
He's more likely to steal your money, he's a serial liar and conman.
Great interview Shaun, you let him tell it like it was, no overtalking, let him speak, great stuff, I really enjoyed this
What a life . That man has been through so much and has come out the other end unbroken . What strength . #respect
Sounds like a terrible life. Nobody should have to go through this. The US prison system is a disaster and no one cares. You are sentenced to do time away from society and your family. You are not sentenced to be continuously tortured in all ways for years.
Tough dude. Very articulate with a strange sense of proper prison etiquette.
Literally everything he said was a lie lol
@@sunnycat69 lol! They are career convicts, most do lie! Lol! Not the most credible people. Not to mention,those that talk never fully walk the walk. He would be dead if most of this went down. Saving face is huge among these dudes. Peace.
youre a fool if you think this man is not traumatized and unbroken
That interview was so good, and awesome. Thank you so much for allowing us to have the opportunity to watch it, and to learn from it. Keep up the great work, and from it I'm going to start visiting with Mike through his website. Thanks again.
Marvelous compelling interview you guys. Thank you for taking the time to tell your story.
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@shaunattwoodOFFICIAL totally. Thanks again
To go threw what he went threw being locked in solitary for a good part of his time incarcerated to still be able to come out and tell his story so cognitively tells you a lot about how mentally strong he is.
Dude is rock solid.
@@danielwall5914Show some respect; he isn't "dude", but he is a man.
Yes, California SHU program can and will drive men crazy. Like smearing shit on the walls, talking to nothing, screaming gibberish for hours crazy...
*through
Amazing interview! Love how Shaun let’s Michael do his story without to much interruption! Would love to see another interview with Michael!
this guy is a clown 🤡 and a huge liar about everything he runs his mouth about
What a liar......waste of time
Shaun was too SCARED to interrupt in case he got SCALPED 🪓🤯😱
Its crazy we all watched him years ago when some of us were children watching documentaries and now here he is a free man
Lol 😂 knew he was full of shit then too
SAME HERE
He's back in prison...
Thanks for everything you're doing Shaun, your content is insane.
Insane to think so many losers out there looking up to their scum lords.
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Brilliant podcast, brilliant guest and brilliant interviewer. Good how you let people talk, let them finish their sentence.
Shaun is a very smart interviewer. He actually let's his guest tell their story.
I just hope that Michael has the best life possible for the time remaining. I grew up watching his documentary and from time to time thinking about him. But noone can image how nearly 50years in prison feel like.
God bless Michael.❤️
He just ripped off a bunch of war vets lol dude is a scumbag grifter
@Crudo - I agree❣️
I agree. He seems at peace with his path and he's 70 so he can tell his stories, make a difference and go home. Not a bad deal ❤
Soledad Dad
Very well spoken guy, I find a lot of these ex-cons have amazing vocabularies as it’s obvious they do a lot of reading while locked up. I wish u well.
"I deplore violence, the problem with it is I am very good at it." Resonated with me.
This guy really speaks with such density. Excellent interview Shaun, thank you so much for giving Mike Thompson a voice on your channel!
Yes he had a lot of time on his hands to perfect him con artist ways! Look he sold you in it
Ya man. His speech is fat and rotund! He has an obesity to his wonderfully bloated words.
@@jessejames4581 he has spoken out against violence. Try walking in his shoes
@@kevinjohnston566 Spoken about non violence after he murdered beat and stabbed people for years and years.... The only time he has been non violent is in protective custody yards.... He is a con artists.... His current charges are because he was conning disabled people out of their own money... What about those actions are is he a good person for!?? Yes he "speaks" non vielence but his actions show murdering con artists!! Fucking good watch these glorified TV shows and you think you know they guy... " Ain he just such a sweet person". Lmao Your a clown... I hope he steals your money too
@@kevinjohnston566I'm not a con man
45 years in prison. What a waste of this man's potential. I can't tell you what is or isn't true, but I do know he has a story to tell. He tells it well. Overcoming dyslexia was a great hurdle to overcome. Well done Mr. Thompson.
Man's potential ? Habitual bullshiter not far from Atwood
It's all true 💯💯💯
Who wasted his potential. The guy who killed several people or the system
@@JohnDoeDeadhead420 interesting answer
He did 45 yrs and then came home and got killed.goes to show Karma dont take days off
Shaun really is a great host. Interjects when needed for clarity but for the most part just lets them talk
Fantastic interview, Mike has held up quit well for 45 years in prison. I love the way Mike talks and how he tells his stories so well
This man is extraordinary. So tough mentally and physically but hates violence. Such humility. What he has gone through.....and for trying to save the lives of two children. Thanks Shaun.
sir pranclot can't imagine what the victims family will continue to go thru the rest of their lives
Do you have any idea of how much damage this man was head of!??
The facts he is contrite when he is old and has read some books ( paper backs know doubt)
Rave hate! Drugs! And misery
To late to strum the harp and play good now!
Fix up with god!
And still down.
He’s a master manipulator. And a pathological liar. The bodies of his first victims were found in his backyard. But he had nothing to do with it. He also claims to be native for some reason. A lie his own daughter dispelled. He also dispatched 47 gangsters during his first 15 minutes in folsom.
Not only is he a heartless killer but he works innocent people over. He was in one of the most deadly prison gangs that has ever existed. He also turned rat but not in a good way to help stop the horrible acts but to get himself away so he could work his hustles. There is more but I despise this man so much I can’t keep talking about it. The AB is disgusting and this man is even worse.
@@cameron2003 I saw him in another interview claim 7 men with knives attacked him and he somehow survived? I don't think so. Shut the interview off.
Really looking forward to seeing this bro
Fascinating conversation well done 🙌🏼
I love your sincerity and enthusiasm/passion for what you do Shaun. 🙏❤️
I saw an interview with one of the guards who was there when Mike was stabbed after going back to the yard and walking off the yard. They said it was insane that he had the strength to do that and to tell the people who stabbed him to fk off.
Michael is well spoken. I learnt a lot. Thank you for a great episode.
Extremely interesting podcast, ya killed it Shawn sending love from Australia
Michael needs to have his own podcast cuz I can listen to him talk all day, such a great story teller
WOW 🤩 Amazing Man!! Much Much Love & Support to Micheal & his educational activism 💜💜☮️☮️💕💕
No joke, you have one of the best podcasts i have seen hands down. Your page is underrated imo, most interviewers dont have nearly any of the life experiences that you've had in order to interact and be respected by the high caliber individuals that you interview. Just my opinion though, you should have way more followers that half a mill. Keep up the great work! Gives people like me who have a pending felony charge have optimism in life.
Well said 🙌🏽
They are only good when Jen isn't a co-host though!
@@thirteen1801 haven't watched her. Only way i found out about Shaun is because he did a podcast with David Icke.
Yes, t cox. 🙏✌️💗
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Mr. Thompson , seems extremely intelligent, well spoken, strangely calm and if you didn’t know he’d been to prison , you wouldn’t know it. I’ve seen Mr.Thompson in several documentaries and I wish him best of luck on his case.
Your dead on💯
You can tell in his eyes but clearly you’re a civilian!
He's not he's a phony that's why he's back in prison you fools
@@561lyfe civilian 😂😂😂
And a liar. A lot of his stories are embellished in their facts of how many people involved, how many he fought at the same time by himself, the times he got shot, how many times he was shot/stabbed in single occasions and a lot of it has been verified by other monsters he's been in prison with that have also dropped out and who don't have anything coming to them by telling the truth.
This has got to be the best one pod cast I've ever watched .. amazing people with amazing story's
I’ve only watched 40 minutes of this video so far… but this man doesn’t use swear words, he speaks as an educated gentleman… very refreshing, great interview Shaun!!
He's trained by prison life
He is educated - got a phd in prison
This channel should easily have 10 million subs
The heart of a lion, the sharpness of an eagle and wisdom of a serpant. What a life! What a story! Praying you find the justice and vindication that you deserve.
Never did time in California this Michael Thompson has a lot of Truth but I wholeheartedly feel he has a lot of b******* with him I won't listen to anymore of it
He’s got the eye of an eagle, and the grace of a hawk. Ladies and gentlemen this man’s for the birds!
He is a BS artist
Wisdom of serpent came from Bible. Meaning being more clever than the devil in mental and verbally manipulation
@@JackChiefton I didn’t even know he was sick
Listening to Mike it's very difficult to see the danger and violence of the man. He comes across as gentle and intelligent.
Lol that dear is how you KNOW they are violent. Big hands dont require big mouths. Its the people who dont boast and talk bigly that could destroy a human soul in a millisecond
He’s a pathological liar. Little research reveals that
@@timothykyllonen9628 perhaps you are right. Im sure most of what he has to say is pure hearsay, you wouldnt be able to prove it didnt happen either....buuut, since im a proponent of pure free speech (meaning everyone gets to talk no matter what your intentions are or lack of credibility for that matter) I am inclined to allow the man to speak. You dont have to listen to him or waste the time even writing out a response to this. But the man gets to speak, he may be lying but then again maybe he's not. I mean our politicians lie inbetween every sentence that comes out of their mouths lol. Mostly the democrats, they are on another level of mental retardation.
@@timothykyllonen9628 finally someone says the truth lol this dude is straight BS wasn’t he just arrested for fraud or some nonsense selling fake stuff to the elderly lol sad
This was a great informative interview. I especially agree with the further study and introduction of epigenetics involving trauma, addiction and other things and was very surprised and happy to hear Michael speak of it. Thanks Michael and Shaun.
genetics is the devil's work. these techies will be the death of us. just look at what the genetics Experts cooked up for us in Wuhan
I don't fully understand why people get their sentences extended when the new crimes they commit are based on protecting themselves in prison. I was happy to hear Michael talk about how the prison system is changing and taking into account the prisoners mental health issues etc. It is a high step forward if prisoners are educated to understand the demons they are facing and are encouraged to follow a safe, more productive life path. This interview is so thought provoking.
Sometimes they aren’t protecting themselves, sometimes they are the aggressor’s. In the pen you are either predator or prey…
Because in prison, prisoners don't have a right to self defense, as fucked up as that is.
I'm watching this..and I remember seeing him on this show...long long time ago...he's obviously very tough..and I gotta say I have respect for anyone who fought for their life's in prision!!
U don't have a choice usually but yea it's no bullshit because no one is going to help you. You're going to win or lose . No mercy shown. What a feeling to win....but they you gotta do it again soon lol
Crazy how much your show helps with my depression man! Literally don’t know where I’d be without this channel!
Stay strong BROTHER we need ya
SOFTY!
@@keepontruckinoutlawlife1248 YOU SOFT TOO!
لا اله الا لله 🤲
Find closeness to the Creator while you are still here, while living in this very peculiar “thing” we all call *life* , instead of using a YT channel for your depression (though it is good to know it is doing something but it is only putting a band-aid on the issue, rather than putting in the stitches). We are all going to end up in the grave one day and life is nothing BUT a test. A test of worldly desires, insecurities, and fleeting gains (non of which will go down the piper with you per se, when the end is nigh). Think deeply about it. Be comfortable of who you are and find purpose, because this thing called “life” is not all there is. Cheers 🫡
Hey Tom, I experience depression too. I agree I watch a few people on RUclips and I find it helps a lot because I don't feel so alone. Keep up the good fight brother, cheers.
Wow, one of the best podcasts I’ve seen in some time. Look forward to seeing Mike again hopefully to elaborate on some of the stories told. Must have been such an easy interview to do just sit back and let the man speak and open up. Incredibly intelligent, philosophical, such humility yet probably one of the most dangerous men in the states across such a long period. Massive respect that he chose to stand alone after leaving the brand, shows his strength in character and what he stands for, amazing podcast ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Nice, i remember seeing him on a discovery documentary of the AB a while back
I see that ,when he said he turns his back on violence knowadays.if it's same one
@@josephmills6767 ...
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Me too
Shaun Is a better interviewer'than most on TV and RUclips!!!!👊💙🏴
Good to hear this bloke being honest and giving back to society for the better by sharing his experience and actively putting in work to teach others what he has learned.
Wisdom comes with age
W-what’s a b-bloke?
@@hemi5.7awdpursuit5 In Australia it means a man.
Can't believe i missed this. Salute brother Shaun this is an epic interview. I wouldn't expect anything less from you💯
I know you aint buying Michael Thompsons BS...😆
@@lupe6233 it's not about what you believe it's about me supporting my brother Shaun Attwood it's up to the viewer to filter whether they want to believe or not. So go show your friends the video and debate with them. Salute to you and your opinion all love and prosperity your way.
@@joejoeaz47 get Gunner an interview with Shaun...saludos Joe Joe!
Amazing! So glad to see a current interview with mike. If you really understand amidst all this survival , that this man educated himself to the level he has from literally scratch, this is an amazing tale of rehabilitation. And all of this happened at ground zero during a time of basic Wild West scenario. I mean this guy has an outstanding case for his freedom. To be at such a extreme end of the prison life to becoming what he has is truly astounding. I could listen to his speak all day. What an exceptional interview. 👌🏻
Mike a liar his a j cat
I love that Shaun Attwood was able to get Mike Thompson on. I’ve watched him in many documentaries and he was always so in intelligent with his speech and as a person. Very charismatic individual.
Shaun , great interview! Thank you !
Absolutely love this interviewer with amazing Active listening skills. What a huge relief !! Can't stand most interviewers who frequently interrupt.
This podcast episode was awesome.
💘 ❤ 🙏
Awesome comment
Very fascinating, watched 2nd interview then first. Love the way Mike narrates his experiences. Would love him to elaborate on the development of the creative process he mentioned and how it manifests. Incredibly informative 👏 thanks for sharing
Fantastic interview of an extremely interesting man Shaun, you're right,he's an excellent storyteller, I learned a lot from him. Thanks for all your work.
He loves cameras and has been featured in several documentaries over the past 30 years. Do you also know that he spent most of his time in a secure ward because he betrayed everyone including his closest friends?!
Thank you Mike for trying to educate what society doesn't understand
This gentleman, and he is a gentleman is full of wisdom and would be a great teacher, mentor because he holds his hands up for mistakes he's made, then reflects and learns from them, then uses his life experiences to help others. This man deserves the chance to live out the rest of his life with his wife and family. Great speaker and interview Shaun, thank you. Hope you can update us.
Ask his daughter , Ex Wife and friends . Now he is back in Jail and loons his wife 200000 Dollars . He is dinieng his daughter and loons his friends over 300000 Thousand.
He just is a Rat wich signs like a Mockingbird .
Bit of a racist I heard
@@yyxy.oncesaid from who? Never heard anyone say anything about that. Because clearly he isn't.
he claims he didn't make the "mistakes" he went down for
@@EmperorNerox the AB is a pure hate group.
He also steals money from Veterans.
This shit is so fuckn ridiculous I can’t stop watching it 🤣🤣🤣
Keep watching and give Me thumbs up Dawg.....Valentino 👍 bruh
Hey Mike! Im just exstatic that you finally got out. I maxed out my parole and walked outa Corcoran a free man Aug 20 , 2000. I hope and pray we both can stay free men. God Bless you.
Hi from RI, I have a D number, 87-90, when I did time it was half your sentence plus one month, then three years of parole. I went to Ione then Jamestown....quite an experience.
Mike Thompson’s purpose was obviously to “survive” and become the man he is today. While I don’t know him personally he sounds as if he’s redeemed his thinking . People can change and become better people. He should start his own show. 😎🎥
Thank you for having Mike speak and tell the truth. Even better at the end speaking about trauma and love!!! We all have so much to learn.
30-06 to the leg? Google 30-06 damage. Anything is possible I guess. Maybe it winged him or it was a passthrough. But that round does a HUGE amount of damage. HUGE!
Yeah it's bullshit. This dude is obviously exaggerating or just a straight up liar
Yea,had to be a graze.
@@dougstyles that'd be the only possible answer. My bosses friend shot himself in the leg with one in a hunting accident and lost the entire leg due to the bones shattering in God only knows how many pieces on top of the tissue damage. And that was even way below the knee
@@mikeguy9668 I can't imagine.
@@mikeguy9668 *Specially formulated 30-06 Rifle Rubber Composite Bullets*
Fascinating. Have seen the man on several tv shows/documentaries and always wanted to see him sit down for a couple hrs and relay his life story. Again, fascinating thank you
Amazing podcast! You are a good listener Shaun, you give the guest room to explain. That’s a real skill that a few podcasts can do nowadays, like Rogan and Lex Fridman. Keep up the good work!
Shaun and James english are the best podcasts
so I can just get a guest, and let him do all the talking? this is called storytelling and the guest can do it by himself, he doesn't need Shaun at all...
Great interview and subject .I have also done a stretch in prison when I was younger and know the dangers of prison life but I did my time 8 years in England which is completely different to life in an American Jail but I had my fair share of trouble.
Got to big up Mike and how he survived all them years in a place full of violence and lived to tell his story.
I'd like to hear an interview that compares American, Canadian and British prison life.
I’ve followed everything on Mike Thompson, this is by far the best I’ve found, what a unique human being he is. The interaction between him and John here is box office stuff. The content of the conversation between 2 men who walked the prison walk. I really enjoyed how Shaun facilitated the whole interview. He let them talk and get it on, brought some great questions into the mix when appropriate. Great work men. I hope this is not the last from both these men. I’ve listened to enough of Mike to know that he tells the truth. I wouldn’t have fancied going up against him in his prime. Fascinating stuff Shaun, get them back on again 👍
I feel so sorry for this man it makes my heart break. He endured countless attacks and he's still here. Amazing!
He shouldn't have killed people and joined a prison gang just to be a rat and informant .
What about his victims
@@supasav6667 he had to do what he needed to in order to survive. He was in some of the toughest prisons in the country. Could you handle it? probably not !
@@davidmiller795 that's the level of being a man can handle prison bc you still didn't answer the question
@@davidmiller795 You never answered why he was there to begin with.
Michael Thompson is so interesting. I'm wondering if he's done a Bio of some kind. And you, yet again, have come up with such a great video. Love, love, love!
Grass , fraud and a jail snitch .. outed by he’s own and now outed again as a liar and fantasist
Great interview. One thing I notice about people that have been in prison that you've interviewed Shaun, is the utter calmness. You are exactly the same. Michael THompson is just absolutely calm. It's almost like you have to go through something in life that traumatic to reach this level of peace. What is it? What is it that makes you all so calm? Just an observation not a criticism at all. Please have MT back on.
I did many years in state prison and it teaches you patience as well as many other things you can only learn in there.
The time u do, and the mental strength it takes to get through it id assume
In his case I'd assume the multiple attempts on his life and him being in situations that have a 75% chance he gets killed or badly hurt and still go all for the sake of respect and notarity
You are correct....I speak from personal experience
I’ve listened to many of Mike Thompson’s interviews. Incredibly articulate man. Fascinating to listen to. One thing that Michael left out when talking about the explosion of prison construction and inmates is that it’s a huge “for profit” generator for private corporations.
Most aren’t ready to full comprehend the context of what you’re saying in regards to the private prison *industry*
They think shackles and chains only means slavery if you’re black living on a plantation in the 1800’s
Not in California , CDCR runs all prisons. No for profits in CA
Oh ok. I stand corrected. I’m in NY. I do know that private entities have a very large stake in prisons and the system. Putting people in jail for what would be considered petty crimes for the massive financial gains. They’re probably crooks all from the same circle anyway. Thanks
@@inertiaspinner555 your right. Most americans dont even know that the abolishing of slavery didnt and still doesnt apply to prisoners. You can read the law for yourselves. Slavery is still 100% legal if your slave is a prisoner. A state sponsered slave. This is still the case for today. We truly have not abolished slavery completely.
I have listened intensely to several interviews of this man and of two others who survived prison and I'm not sure what I have gained except that prison is not (as I have always suspected) a place I would ever want to go. And, now at the age of 73, I think I never will. I began listening to these interviews and was intrigued by the stories of fights and gangs and how they establish their territories and how the prisons allow these gangs to "rule" and it seems that no matter how hard the prison system might try to abolish the gangs, they simply can't. So what does a guy do if he goes to prison, but wants nothing to do with gangs and that whole mindset of fighting and violence and all the corruption involved?
It seems to me that this Micheal Thompson never misses a chance to pass himself as some kind of mysterious super bad ass who has some kind of magic native American religion and code that only leads him into trouble. Then he expands with his ideology and constantly makes his "code" and value system and upbringing the source all kinds of contradiction with the path he chose to live. I guess 45 years in prison doesn't leave him with many lucrative options, so why not exploit the one thing he does know, prison violence. I personally wouldn't trust him with my pet fish.
Is that the fish that died 20 years ago?? Neither would I......peaceoutB
Mike Thompson for president 2024💙💙 California loves you! We ♥️u
imagine a victim's family hearing an ex-con describing how the food used to be so much better. smh!!
I think the point was that it was real food, now it's mostly processed carbohydrate junk.
See how the changes to the food parallel the changes to our food? Perhaps that has been done on purpose after trying it out on inmates.
They want us weak on purpose.
That's what you got out of this?
Lol imagine living the shittiest of lives, and you say that the shitty food they serve there is somewhat decent....understand what im saying? These dudes that are incarcerated live in hell, 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days a year. Now imagine making a small comment about food being decent in such a shitty place....
I think youre worried about small hens in the grand scheme of things. You do realize people that are incarcerated have about a 66 age life expectancy right? A victims family only needs to think about that, how AWFUL of a place could make your life expectancy drop by 20-25 years..... its HELL miss Pierson.
@@tcox4508 what about the families that have to go through life not having their loved one's beside them because some piece of shit decided to take their life. While these thugs sit around watching TV playing cards and talking shit all day. They need to execute anyone that takes a life.
love these podcasts always an interesting story
Enjoyed this interview with Mike,hope you get him back.A real eye opener!
I have followed this mans story since I 1st watched him. One tough SOB for sure.
This guy is his own man that’s for sure, one can’t help but admire him for his turn around.
Please have this Warrior gentleman back again! Thank you for educating us Mike. I am now writing to my Senators & House Reps about the proposed ridiculous attempts to put released prisoners back in prison once released. I need to relisten to this video again to get the correct name of this proposed change in legislation, as my description of it above is probably not the correct name if it. All the politicians need to be out on vision quest & to participate in a sweatlodge or two to bring them back into more balance! Love to you, your wife & family & to Shaun for hosting this video. You walk in Beauty. Owanestica, Walks Strong Woman (Pam)
Hes a dropout snitch and not to mention a super fighter. While working at the chapel the priest susposed gave him a bbat so he could finish off 6 Familianos lmao this guy only tells the truth when speaking to cops. Maybe if I lived sonewhere else beside USA I would bekieve in this BS
I appreciate Mike’ stand on the innocent, and I respect his educational efforts and degrees. That’s amazing. This guy could be a professor or accomplished “civilian” so to speak in numerous ways if his early years had different circumstance and influences. But to do it overcoming what he has is really something great.
What an absolutely fascinating interview with a very thought provoking, honest man. Thank you for this.
Atwood you are amazing for bringing Thompson on! Thx
has so much
still to contribute to society / fellow humans..
much respect.! 😉😀
thank you both for sharing & your interaction..
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Wow I remember watching a documentary of him on National Geographic, after all these years its nice to see him doing well, how much he's aged.
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It is easy for everyone to sit back and try judging someone from behind your computer screen but at the end of the day he has done 45 years in prison and been through more than 99.9% of people talking would never survive, so whether or not he was a leader in the brand is inconsequential. He is a warrior and there is no doubting that fact.
He would still bang you
Shot. Stabbed. Sliced up. Scary stuff. But being violated by the roaches while paralyzed... unbelievable.
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You not for real don't become a leader for protection than grass everyone up you believe every word wakey wakey dum arsshol
Been waiting for this since you put out the teaser this last week. This guys a wildly intriguing individual, great interview, your one guy who just lets his guest talk… you interject rarely, and it really allows them to let their thoughts flow…You could do 50 interviews with this guy and still not have everything. Love it. Can’t wait for #2.
Also, not to mention: when you get shot: they don't just throw you in basically the hole lol. You'd go to the hospital, then to the infirmary. They're not going to just throw your shit on the floor.
Me, and several others here are confused - is Mike currently out of prison/custody? He got charged with fraud about 2 years ago and was taken back into custody. Is that still pending? OR is this interview 3 years old (done right after Mike got released, but before the latest charges)?
Amazing interview. Looking for part 2 now. Ca;nt wait for the book.
Peace to all English brothers from Australia 🇦🇺
This guy is amazing! He is so intelligent and an awesome story teller, I'm definitely going to search out his book
Of a lying snitch
@@stevenmashburn6512 yes I've watched some more videos about him and I'm thinking the same thing myself! I watched the one with his wife and you could definitely tell she was lying 😅
Some of his stories I can believe but a lot of them I call BS ion. He’s not fucking Superman who can beat everyone’s ass and take bullets and slugs and live to tell about it. Otherwise I enjoyed the interview
This interview was on point. I've done over 18 years and the Maryland Division of Corrections. And Maryland is the only other state besides California that the BGF operate in. I understand some of the things this man went through. The Aryan Brotherhood is active in Maryland prisons as well, I watched them with my own two eyes murder a member of a local prison gang called Dead Man Incorporated. Or DMI. And it was retaliation because DM I had killed two Aryans. Crazy how he was the leader of this very same gang. Good fucking interview! Definitely got a new subscriber
Holy shit what a great story you just told how is nobody picking up on this ?
I did time in Delaware in Smyrna prison.. those DMI boys used to be thorough but now they are chasing Suboxone...
@@johnelliott1261 I loved Subbys in jail kills the time I absolutely swear by them
@@Dannydawson537 they definitely help the time pass.....lol
@@johnelliott1261 someone with some intelligence and knows what he’s talking about 👍🏻🇬🇧☺️
I find it extremely hard to believe that he's been shot TWENTY TWO times IN PRISON no less and none of those officers made a kill shot.
They don't aim at limbs.
I don't know how he was shot,but if it was with a SHOTGUN then maybe he's counting individual pieces if shot.
@@jeraldsamuel5598 dude he said that in once incident, he was shot in the back with a shotgun FIVE times. Unless they're shooting birdshot or beanbags, there's no way in hell you'd be alive to talk about it. One buckshot would tear you apart.
@@DavidMccallister65I was shot with rock salt (I think) as a young teenager, it just hurt like a bitch. I don’t remember even bleeding.
@@MrSqurk oh I bet!
But he's implying they were all real bullets. No way. He'd be dead or crippled at the very least
He claims he was so thick that the buckshot couldn't get vitals. That's complete bullshit. Bears are taken with buckshot. Hes full of shit
Just so you know. Your shorts work. I was subscribed but I guess no notifications. I forgot about this channel unfortunately. I caught one short of this gentleman and I'll be here all day.
Now Thompson stands accused not of violent crimes, but exploitative white collar offenses, such as bilking homeless people out of unemployment, or signing up a fake Southern California firefighting company for $1.5 million in business loans. According to the complaint, Thompson and his co-defendant, whom he met in prison, convinced 16 people to give up their personal information to benefit the alleged scheme.
“Basically, the story was, ‘Oh, well, we’re going to apply for unemployment for you, we’ll take a fee and we’ll give you the rest,’” Lake County District Attorney Susan Krones told the Sacramento Bee. “And in most of these cases they never got any of the unemployment.”
As authorities in Lake County are fighting to keep Thompson incarcerated - he is being held without bail on a parole violation, on top of the 33-count complaint - lawyers with the California Attorney General’s office are fighting to hold together a 1986 double murder conviction while acknowledging that one of its key witnesses, Thompson, is not to be trusted.
After presenting certain evidence, the judge released him on Own Recoginance -O R bond. Regardless, after researching BOTH SIDES of his past history, i see a extremely intelligent, charismatic full blown psychopath. All of his claims have legit rebuttals.
Is this some shit you copy and pasted from an article on google?😂
@@sourdiesel681 so judging by the four-leaf clover after your screen name, you're at least part Irish maybe? And that's why you're going to believe everything this guy says because he's also part Irish? Have you ever heard of "the gift of Blarney"??? I've got part Irish in me as well but I question whether all this stuff really happened exactly as he says. Not saying there couldn't be an element of truth but it also could be full of a lot of embellishment and exaggeration.
He is very well spoken.....
I remember him from years ago in TV. I wanted to know and hear more from him then. Great interview. So glad I now know what happened to him.
One of the best interviews I’ve seen. Mr Thompson can tell the story well
I could listen to MT speak all day. Not just what he says but his voice is smooth like nothing I can think of 😍
I can't believe he did all that time and went through all that mess, just to be released and go back to prison for fraud.