God bless this man. It was hard to hear some of the things he was saying but I couldn't even imagine seeing it with my own eyes. God bless him, his wife and son and you for having him on to tell his story
The way you conduct your interviews is awesome Julian. Great questions, you let the guest go on a tangent, then bring it in right back. And you don’t cloud the interview with a bunch of off topic, or random interjections. Easily top 3 podcast out there. Keep it Julian
I’ve watched a bunch of podcast about Nick. The way he tells his stories are so detailed it’s like I can picture what he says and what he’s doing in my head. LoL
Love Nick Irving, that YOU Julian for getting him on here and spreading his story to a group of people that may not have ever known him otherwise. Nick is a True Hero
I think my reasoning for gravitating towards your podcast over others, is primarily due to your sincerity. Then with the added quality and eclecticism of guests, has taken your podcast to the top tier of my viewing pleasure. I think you're in good company with JRE and Shawn Ryan. Appreciate you. 👍
@@tylero2112You can tell he’s not a liar he doesn’t tell over the top stories. You can tell when most guys are adding some seasoning on there stories lol
Great interview. Nick you remind me of my dad in a lot of ways. He was at the North end of Chosin in Korea running a Browning M1915 squad as Sgt. His stories were almost super human to me 🇺🇸
What an incredible interview. This isn't normally my type of content but it showed up in my recommendations so I clicked. This gentleman seems so sincere and genuine. That makes him easy to listen to. You did such a good job of interacting with him and guiding him through the process. I think I'll subscribe and see what else you have to offer.
Excellent interview,,and I especially liked the honesty and candor at the end. Why were we there ? Julian does great interviews. Good luck Reaper. Sobriety allows you to be the nice kind intelligent man 24/7. Proud of you .
I had the honor of serving with Nick on his last deployment and the end of his career. When he talks about drinking, and not being the best soldier don’t get it fucked up this guy is a warrior. Honestly he is what I wanted to be. As a E3-4 I remember looking up to those guys like gods then seeing it first hand…. Smh. I hope he knows what he showed us we took back to Iraq and Syria and a AAA mission in Africa.
As many times as I hear Nic. K talk about his experiences the more it seems like he's still coming to terms with being A. God of death. He Carries it very well
A guy I worked with (me, the R&D manager, him my Networks specialist) was a Ranger who was deployed with NATO special ops for years (non US). He was also a sniper. He hated talking about it all, but from he told me Nick's experiences are very similar to his. Nick is not lying one bit.
@Julian Dorey, That was amazing brother. I wish good on Nick and his family and hope they can settle their differences and he can do many more pod casts because to me it seems that these talks are also good therapy for guys like him. Peace!
His story is absolutely incredible. I am not from the US, but thank you Nicholas Irving for your service. At the very end of the cast and what you were talking about. I think when it comes to tragedy and traumatic things, we don't so much "get over it" like we hear so much in our society, we more learn to live with it best we can. Great show Julian Dorey.
The fact that the suits/higher ups seems to care more about the cost of a mud building than the lives of nick and the other guys when they're moments from possible death speaks volumes to whats wrong with the system, all the brave men and women who gave their lives for what seems like nothing now? Why? I hope you live a long and peaceful life nick, you deserve your peace, thanks for all you've done.
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
I clicked on the upload the second I read “We saw Ghosts Everywhere”. I’ve just What’s app’ed my sister across the Pond wishing her and family a Happy Thanks Giving. And Wishing Everyone here too, a Happy Thanks Giving .
This interview, this channel and the vlad channel have done more for me than any other element I’ve attempted in my life. I’m ok… I’ll be ok now. Thank you. Irving made a poignant statement pertaining to watching others fail out of ranger training. He picked up on that special adaptation. I’ve always felt that those moments that we could be broken have trained us to better us in the ultimate fight that is yet before us. Through all I’ve endured most others would be in a rubber room or heavily addicted to something. And I never wanted to be so Eastwood hard that I had no joy and laughter. Yet my own countenance makes people flee from me when in fact I’d rather they speak. Ugh!
I need to thank both you and Nick for bringing this info to joe public. When in the military, EVERYTHING is secret, it's just the way it is. I have some stories that will make you say, WTF?? If you think you know where your life is going,, think again. Life has this thing where you think you know what's coming then it doesn't comply. Life and battle are very similar, just less blood needed to be shed with life, hopefully.
15+ years ago, i worked in a store that supplied pipe work, plumbing equipment etc. There was this one guy who used to come in who had been a British in soldier fighting in Afghanistan. He had witnessed co-workers loose their lives. What interested me was, how much get-up-and-go he had. He was up early every morning, running. His arms were pumped Action-Man style, not Arnold Schwarzenegger style. After running he would work from 7amto 7pm. He never looked knackered. He always carried a wad of cash rolled up in his pocket. The Army gave him that get-up-and-go. Now in 2024 and for a long time now, there are too many young people, directionless, on benefits, smoking weed, zero future. The UK Government should make everyone do 2 years of national service. while it might not save everyone, it would help out a lot of directionless young people.
@@notsure1872 'that needs fixed' ..'fixing' is possibly the word you were looking for. When it comes to muslims and the UK, the problem/non_problem is not something for me to deal with. I am aware that muslims apparently keep themselves to themselves and cannot mix with others. There are those that view that is a problem.
So glad there ended up being 2 episodes. Idk who get in touch with, but it would be cool to hear from a coast guard special forces (DSF) dude on talking about fighting Narco subs, and boats, or dealing with pirates in certain areas they were deployed to. Especially now with Fentanyl and expansion of the New Generation cartel, or wherever. Coasties gotta get some love too. Get a DSF dude up on here.
Yooo that whole “hole” story was crazy asl it took me on a crazy as trip watching this smoking a L and tripping on shrooms 😮😅I literally felt like I was the one that fell in there that’s how strong my attention and interest is whenever this LEGENDARY HONORABLE MAN speaks🫡 I got chills hearing this though😢I would hate to experience 1% of what this man has been through if these the stories he can tell us IMAGINE the ones he’s not “authorized” to speak about 💯🥺THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE SIR‼️
Oh man lol on: “Yeah, I have a picture of him crying.” Only ppl of the military can understand how we are lovingly merciless in our quest for laughter.
My dad was a sniper. Served through ww2 up to korea n then went to rhodesia. Pop taught me to shoot. He had two close calls that occasionally gave him nightmares. He always said that he'd saved more lives than he took.,and that he had no regrets (other than survivor guilt).
What an interesting guy, Nick Irving, what a wild ride, Destined, what a slice of time, great interview! Give both of these guys a Masters Degree in Psychology! That’s a lot to process! ☺️☺️☺️
He said the magic word Kandahar and I want to know what's really up with the situation with the giant everybody's talking about because I heard that village used to dye their hair orange and take goats up the hill hoping that it wouldn't come down and steal people
Well the dying hair orange is a west to south Asian thing among Muslims, as far as the giant all abrahamic religions claim there existence as well as various accounts in non monotheistic religions so I honestly believe it
Wow that was a really intense and interesting story about Nick Irving's life, that brother went through a lot.His life is really a movie.I saw him on vlad tv on some clips but never really heard his story salute to you brother for enduring.
Bro is just as good a story teller as he was a soldier/sniper..awesome guy. It does piss me off though hearing about the different rules of engagement like for the marines…fighting handicapped is so dumb
There was a story, I got second hand as I wasn't at the FOB/PB there was a sniper taking out British troops on Stag (Sentry for the Americans) He would shot from within the cover of a world UNSECO Heritage site. Then walk along the battlements of this ancient fort with no weapon so we couldn't kill him as he was unarmed due to the ROE at the time. They called in two SAS Snipers as there rules of engagement are whatever they need it too be. They shot and took him out turned out he was a Chechen. The SAS went in and out within two days.
The reason why people in that region may not be particularly fond of dogs is that, in Islam, dogs are generally considered unclean and are mostly used for herding. They are not traditionally seen as pets.
@@CornPopsDoodThey do findy indoors when they get old and retire, but they need a yard at minimum for the first 7 or so years. If well trained they do fine inside as long as they are getting plenty of work and play time.
A lot of countries that are on the less lawful side have dogs as a form of security not as pet's so a dog that is not yours is seen as a potential threat. A top tip there for westerners going to less lawful countries, the dogs there don't often want to be your friend.
My cousin who was in the army said his whole deployement was guarding marijuana fields in Afghanistan. Another buddy was a marine and i took him to meet up with my recruiter when i was trying to join. He literally tried to fight the recruiter but he mentioned to him how they were over there guarding poppy fields
Must be nice. I’ve never seen nor heard of any ghosts or weird occurrences from anyone in my unit. When we were in Afghanistan. I guess it’s just meant for certain people to see
I Haven’t been able to stop watching nick has so many great yet terrifying memories, you’ve definitely earned a new sub. Keep up the good work JD and many thanks to all the men like Nick! We’re running out of people like him 😂
Subscribe so I can buy a turkey
Thank you so much for releasing this part 2. I could listen to Nick all day long
We're doing Thanksgiving on the Eve here if you need to eat
Wendys sell turkeys now?
Not funny. A lot of people out here can’t afford a thanksgiving meal for their family.
A 98% stuffed Turkey?
Dude thank you for not spamming your podcast with ads - really makes a difference to how enjoyable they are to listen to 👌🏼
Get youtube premium. I didn't see ads
It’s RUclips not him.
Nothing to do with the creator its RUclips
@@kcopara1 850$ a year for youtube is commitment.
Nicks a good guy, I bet he could tell his story for days. His Shawn Ryan interview is different and just as amazing..Bless you and Thank You Nick
Funny thing about the service-
At some point, you've told every story
Then, you start inventing them, evidently
@@theimmortal4718so you're saying he's lying? And you've heard everything about his time in and know it all to verify?
Thanks Julian! The Reaper is a true and humble patriot. You asked some pivotal questions in which he didn’t hesitate to answer. Epic!!!
Nick is so interesting to listen to. He is such an intelligent person and thats why he is the best to ever do this
its common military knowledge
God bless this man. It was hard to hear some of the things he was saying but I couldn't even imagine seeing it with my own eyes. God bless him, his wife and son and you for having him on to tell his story
One of the most truthful and honest Spec Ops combat story teller.
same guy that said if someone misses you with .50 cal by 3-4 yards it's gonna rip your limb(hand) off lmao
@@smoothcriminal7118 😂
@@smoothcriminal7118lol I feel like he bein sarcastic
Nick, thank you for your service, mad respect 🙏 👏
Sure he is😂
Thank you Nick as a civilian and American. May God bless all the works of your hands brother.
The way you conduct your interviews is awesome Julian. Great questions, you let the guest go on a tangent, then bring it in right back. And you don’t cloud the interview with a bunch of off topic, or random interjections.
Easily top 3 podcast out there. Keep it Julian
I’ve watched a bunch of podcast about Nick. The way he tells his stories are so detailed it’s like I can picture what he says and what he’s doing in my head. LoL
Love Nick Irving, that YOU Julian for getting him on here and spreading his story to a group of people that may not have ever known him otherwise. Nick is a True Hero
I think my reasoning for gravitating towards your podcast over others, is primarily due to your sincerity. Then with the added quality and eclecticism of guests, has taken your podcast to the top tier of my viewing pleasure. I think you're in good company with JRE and Shawn Ryan. Appreciate you. 👍
With his interviews I can picture myself there it's insane
he's so good at telling a story
He really is.. also i believe him. I think a lot of people lie@JulianDorey
@@tylero2112You can tell he’s not a liar he doesn’t tell over the top stories. You can tell when most guys are adding some seasoning on there stories lol
A good story teller, with a good story, and an audience with good imaginations, makes for a great experience for the listener.
@@LilyAriana-vf5og seasoning 😂
I love nick. Real genuine dude and so humble . God bless this patriot.
Great interview. Nick you remind me of my dad in a lot of ways. He was at the North end of Chosin in Korea running a Browning M1915 squad as Sgt. His stories were almost super human to me 🇺🇸
Never get tired of Nick Irving’s stories
Man I gotta say- hearing him talk about losing his friend, that broke me up a bit. I’m grateful for hearing this story as tragic as it is.
Crazy thing is all those people he shot and killed had friends and family too.. Its just really crazy to think what Soldiers have to do.
@@nagchumpalotit’s sad as hell around. War is hell. None of those people needed to die, we had no business being there in the first place etc
I don’t know what type of person I would be after going through what he did. Guys like him keep us safe.❤🙏🏽✌🏾
What an incredible interview. This isn't normally my type of content but it showed up in my recommendations so I clicked. This gentleman seems so sincere and genuine. That makes him easy to listen to. You did such a good job of interacting with him and guiding him through the process. I think I'll subscribe and see what else you have to offer.
Excellent interview,,and I especially liked the honesty and candor at the end. Why were we there ? Julian does great interviews. Good luck Reaper. Sobriety allows you to be the nice kind intelligent man 24/7. Proud of you .
I had the honor of serving with Nick on his last deployment and the end of his career. When he talks about drinking, and not being the best soldier don’t get it fucked up this guy is a warrior. Honestly he is what I wanted to be. As a E3-4 I remember looking up to those guys like gods then seeing it first hand…. Smh. I hope he knows what he showed us we took back to Iraq and Syria and a AAA mission in Africa.
Awesome, man, good of you to praise 👍 Thank you for your service
As many times as I hear Nic.
K talk about his experiences the more it seems like he's still coming to terms with being A. God of death. He Carries it very well
A guy I worked with (me, the R&D manager, him my Networks specialist) was a Ranger who was deployed with NATO special ops for years (non US). He was also a sniper. He hated talking about it all, but from he told me Nick's experiences are very similar to his.
Nick is not lying one bit.
The lives taken by any American Snipers have SAVED more American lives than you could imagine.
THANKS FOR BEING AWESOME JULIAN!!!!
Facts love his content!
Love that guy! Just tells the truth the whole truth. No ego involved
@Julian Dorey, That was amazing brother. I wish good on Nick and his family and hope they can settle their differences and he can do many more pod casts because to me it seems that these talks are also good therapy for guys like him. Peace!
Nicks story telling is so casual yet so captivating. Such an interesting bloke. Another fire epp to top 10 we go
Extreme physical & mental exhaustion in combat can briefly make life seem optional.
So stoked part 2 dropped thanks julian!
You can tell he’s not lying like Rob O’Neil every interview with this guy is a hit
His story is absolutely incredible. I am not from the US, but thank you Nicholas Irving for your service. At the very end of the cast and what you were talking about. I think when it comes to tragedy and traumatic things, we don't so much "get over it" like we hear so much in our society, we more learn to live with it best we can. Great show Julian Dorey.
super genuine thank you guys
The fact that the suits/higher ups seems to care more about the cost of a mud building than the lives of nick and the other guys when they're moments from possible death speaks volumes to whats wrong with the system, all the brave men and women who gave their lives for what seems like nothing now? Why? I hope you live a long and peaceful life nick, you deserve your peace, thanks for all you've done.
Look up the E.L.H. of the folks in powerful positions at the top.
They have a name for us that translates to cattle
Just an incredible interview. His humanity is so clear and on display. What a super person.
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Ephesians 6 12
Yeah, Satan rules this world. Power attracts evil men
so pretentious.
I can listen to Nick’s voice all day, I hope he knows he could pod/radio.
Great interview! Respect from Canada 🇨🇦
One of the best interviews I've seen and heard. Great job by both. A new hero!
Amazing interview!! Blessings to" Irv" and all the guys that served , and their families!!
Afghanistan is like where the flintstones live. Those old enough to remember the flintstone
well it is till the reaper shows up, sayonara flintstones! barney gets one to for being a closet wifebeater
You the man Julian, and thank you to Mr.Irving .
Great guest, i really enjoy the way he tells his story.
Me too
I’m a 70’s chick; the BOC song started up in my head, from the title of the Reaper. It’s cool to be turned on to new music, no matter how❣️
You are smokin on the guest bro. Wow you are on a great roll. Atta boy
1:28:40 😂 Having a “pause” moment in the middle of telling a combat story is crazy
Oh man! This is gonna be the best interview. Only Julian can do it
"That's the only thought." Thank you for your honest testimony.
I clicked on the upload the second I read “We saw Ghosts Everywhere”. I’ve just What’s app’ed my sister across the Pond wishing her and family a Happy Thanks Giving. And Wishing Everyone here too, a Happy Thanks Giving .
I envy people that can compartmentalize as well. As nick does
First to watch! Love all the reapers stories! Stay blessed brother 💯
LFG
This interview was awesome - loved it! Great Job Julian!
This interview, this channel and the vlad channel have done more for me than any other element I’ve attempted in my life. I’m ok… I’ll be ok now. Thank you. Irving made a poignant statement pertaining to watching others fail out of ranger training. He picked up on that special adaptation. I’ve always felt that those moments that we could be broken have trained us to better us in the ultimate fight that is yet before us. Through all I’ve endured most others would be in a rubber room or heavily addicted to something. And I never wanted to be so Eastwood hard that I had no joy and laughter. Yet my own countenance makes people flee from me when in fact I’d rather they speak. Ugh!
Good interview straight 🔥🔥 FACTS.
I hope this guy and his platoon gets a movie so bad just to hear the promo play fear the reaper. I can already see it now.
Buddy, calling it game 2 is a small but amazing move. Right up your alley. Love it
I need to thank both you and Nick for bringing this info to joe public.
When in the military, EVERYTHING is secret, it's just the way it is.
I have some stories that will make you say, WTF??
If you think you know where your life is going,, think again.
Life has this thing where you think you know what's coming then it doesn't comply.
Life and battle are very similar, just less blood needed to be shed with life, hopefully.
Reaper stays in flow state but this host guy is really feeding this podcast!
Julians amazing, been watching him for a few years now and he's a smart down to earth cookie.
15+ years ago, i worked in a store that supplied pipe work, plumbing equipment etc. There was this one guy who used to come in who had been a British in soldier fighting in Afghanistan. He had witnessed co-workers loose their lives. What interested me was, how much get-up-and-go he had. He was up early every morning, running. His arms were pumped Action-Man style, not Arnold Schwarzenegger style. After running he would work from 7amto 7pm. He never looked knackered. He always carried a wad of cash rolled up in his pocket. The Army gave him that get-up-and-go. Now in 2024 and for a long time now, there are too many young people, directionless, on benefits, smoking weed, zero future. The UK Government should make everyone do 2 years of national service. while it might not save everyone, it would help out a lot of directionless young people.
Uk has a muslim problem that needs fixed
@@notsure1872 'that needs fixed' ..'fixing' is possibly the word you were looking for. When it comes to muslims and the UK, the problem/non_problem is not something for me to deal with. I am aware that muslims apparently keep themselves to themselves and cannot mix with others. There are those that view that is a problem.
What a great guy! Once again julian fkn great guest brother
Can't wait to listen to this at work tmr got it saved to my watch later 🙏
So glad there ended up being 2 episodes.
Idk who get in touch with, but it would be cool to hear from a coast guard special forces (DSF) dude on talking about fighting Narco subs, and boats, or dealing with pirates in certain areas they were deployed to. Especially now with Fentanyl and expansion of the New Generation cartel, or wherever. Coasties gotta get some love too. Get a DSF dude up on here.
Great story teller. It feels like almost you there.
Yooo that whole “hole” story was crazy asl it took me on a crazy as trip watching this smoking a L and tripping on shrooms 😮😅I literally felt like I was the one that fell in there that’s how strong my attention and interest is whenever this LEGENDARY HONORABLE MAN speaks🫡 I got chills hearing this though😢I would hate to experience 1% of what this man has been through if these the stories he can tell us IMAGINE the ones he’s not “authorized” to speak about 💯🥺THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE SIR‼️
PLEASE get Ian Carroll on this podcast already! Danny had him. The dude does fascinating research
THANK YOU NICK FOR YOUR SERVICE AND OUR FREEDOM.THANK YOU FOR TELLING US YOUR EXPERIENCE OVER THERE.GOD BLESS YOU
Great episode
Thank you for fighting for our country, our families and friends.
This man is a living legend
Oh man lol on: “Yeah, I have a picture of him crying.” Only ppl of the military can understand how we are lovingly merciless in our quest for laughter.
Imagine being his girl. Assuming there were a couple kills here and there. Then finding out her dude is “The Reaper” 🫨
He might let ya suck on it a little 😮 😂😂😂
WELL, OBVIOUSLY SHE DOES NOT FEAR THE REAPER....
Awesome podcast!
I’ve seen the reaper on a few podcasts now. You can tell he’s a good dude.
My dad was a sniper. Served through ww2 up to korea n then went to rhodesia. Pop taught me to shoot. He had two close calls that occasionally gave him nightmares. He always said that he'd saved more lives than he took.,and that he had no regrets (other than survivor guilt).
What an interesting guy, Nick Irving, what a wild ride, Destined, what a slice of time, great interview! Give both of these guys a Masters Degree in Psychology! That’s a lot to process! ☺️☺️☺️
Great episode! Thank you Nick for your service.
What a fascinating story !
He said the magic word Kandahar and I want to know what's really up with the situation with the giant everybody's talking about because I heard that village used to dye their hair orange and take goats up the hill hoping that it wouldn't come down and steal people
Well the dying hair orange is a west to south Asian thing among Muslims, as far as the giant all abrahamic religions claim there existence as well as various accounts in non monotheistic religions so I honestly believe it
Wow that was a really intense and interesting story about Nick Irving's life, that brother went through a lot.His life is really a movie.I saw him on vlad tv on some clips but never really heard his story salute to you brother for enduring.
Bro is just as good a story teller as he was a soldier/sniper..awesome guy. It does piss me off though hearing about the different rules of engagement like for the marines…fighting handicapped is so dumb
This episode gets A+
Amazing pod, great communication 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Swamp Fox was a Disney movie in the 60s. Swamp Fox was played by Leslie Nielsen. Rogers rangers were also snipers
Thank you Mr. Irving for your service!!!!🙏🙏🙏 Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!!!
That description of Iraq at 2:13:15 is so spot on!
Whenever I see Nick Irving on RUclips I immediately click… great story teller even greater person..
There was a story, I got second hand as I wasn't at the FOB/PB there was a sniper taking out British troops on Stag (Sentry for the Americans) He would shot from within the cover of a world UNSECO Heritage site. Then walk along the battlements of this ancient fort with no weapon so we couldn't kill him as he was unarmed due to the ROE at the time. They called in two SAS Snipers as there rules of engagement are whatever they need it too be. They shot and took him out turned out he was a Chechen. The SAS went in and out within two days.
ROE is such a gimmick it’s insane lol
Great 2nd Podcast great Job
this was magnificent. thank you
Happy thanksgiving, bro
Absolutely amazing episode. Reaper is a fucking hero.
Wish the best for this guy, seems to have a good heart.
Thank you for your bravery and service honorable men like you are last of dying breed
My old man still wakes up quickly from a nap, reaching for his non-existent rifle or sidearm, Sometimes both.
The reason why people in that region may not be particularly fond of dogs is that, in Islam, dogs are generally considered unclean and are mostly used for herding. They are not traditionally seen as pets.
Many countries use working dogs as a tool to perform specific tasks, for hunting, herding ect. That's not a good reason to mistreat it.
@PeterReeves-s6k in fact hunting and working dogs make the best pets. My best dogs have all been bird dogs
@@oldirty520if they’re given a job. A working dog almost always makes a horrible indoor dog. Not to mention their mental state.
@@CornPopsDoodThey do findy indoors when they get old and retire, but they need a yard at minimum for the first 7 or so years. If well trained they do fine inside as long as they are getting plenty of work and play time.
A lot of countries that are on the less lawful side have dogs as a form of security not as pet's so a dog that is not yours is seen as a potential threat. A top tip there for westerners going to less lawful countries, the dogs there don't often want to be your friend.
My cousin who was in the army said his whole deployement was guarding marijuana fields in Afghanistan. Another buddy was a marine and i took him to meet up with my recruiter when i was trying to join. He literally tried to fight the recruiter but he mentioned to him how they were over there guarding poppy fields
I think he's thinking of the Metal gear solid character Sniper Wolf.
It was coming over in the the caskets just like before with frank white
🤦 u mean frank lucas.
Must be nice. I’ve never seen nor heard of any ghosts or weird occurrences from anyone in my unit. When we were in Afghanistan. I guess it’s just meant for certain people to see
Love your show, Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
I Haven’t been able to stop watching nick has so many great yet terrifying memories, you’ve definitely earned a new sub.
Keep up the good work JD and many thanks to all the men like Nick!
We’re running out of people like him 😂