Pablo Escobar's Pilot Reveals Insane Drug Cartel Story! | Sitdown with Roger Reaves

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  • Опубликовано: 4 июл 2024
  • In today's episode, Michael meets Roger Reeves, the pilot who worked for Pablo Escobar! Roger Reeves' incredible life story will leave you speechless. From smuggling drugs for the Medellín cartel to surviving brutal torture, escaping prison five times, and being lost in the Amazon-this is a tale of survival and redemption you can't miss. Listen to his harrowing adventures and inspiring comeback.
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  • @johnmiller4553
    @johnmiller4553 3 дня назад +13

    THIS GUYS STORY DEFINITELY NEEDS TO BE A MOVIE 🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙

  • @mangledtrucker3353
    @mangledtrucker3353 8 дней назад +66

    This is an awesome sit down. Fascinating story and life.👍🏻

  • @arcorob
    @arcorob 8 дней назад +79

    Michael, I have reached out several times to see if you knew my dad back in the early 70's. His name was Murray Silverstein and he was the President of the Sheet Metal workers union in NY and NJ. I know he worked with Carmine's people and sadly, he died of a heart attack in 76. I know about connections ( i would hear names like Allie boy, Junior, etc) and Carmine even attended my sisters wedding (she still has the card). I just wanted to know if you knew him or ever met him. Thanks and love your channel !

    • @benallmark9671
      @benallmark9671 8 дней назад +15

      Come on Michael answer him brother.

    • @tomcouch8754
      @tomcouch8754 8 дней назад +3

      Psychopaths don't care
      I don't understand why you need anything else
      The dude is one

    • @johndover3594
      @johndover3594 7 дней назад +5

      Lol they think he reads all the comments🤣🤣🤣

    • @MichaelTice-yy5bn
      @MichaelTice-yy5bn 7 дней назад

      So cringe grown men looking up to or speaking like one these corny gang bangers r something a d need to b shown extra respect lol uhhhh no

    • @rogerulloa2688
      @rogerulloa2688 6 дней назад +1

      Hopefully he reaches out to you.

  • @jamesholbrook7785
    @jamesholbrook7785 8 дней назад +102

    Michael Franzese. I just got back home after spending three nights in jail, eight days in a mental facility and seven months in a drug rehab. I had been on Xanax for 37 years, it was prescribed.
    I’m clean now and filled with the Holy Ghost. Praise God. 🙌🏼

    • @TheWoodChuck1
      @TheWoodChuck1 8 дней назад +9

      Congratulations! Its a long road worthy of traveling!

    • @markramo3921
      @markramo3921 8 дней назад +1

      😂😂😂

    • @jyripeltola6677
      @jyripeltola6677 8 дней назад +12

      Congradulations, i'm an opioid addict and used to be addicted to benzos, but those I could just kick cold turkey, right now starting to feel the withdrawal and I decided that I've had enough, I'm calling rehab on monday, wish me luck!

    • @Ifyoudontknownowuknow
      @Ifyoudontknownowuknow 8 дней назад

      ​@jyripeltola6677 suboxone saved my life.. not sure how you feel about medication associated but to me withdrawal was like straight up torture.. I couldn't do I'd rather be hit by a car lol. But subs helped me get away from M30s. Good luck!! I'm rooting for you

    • @benallmark9671
      @benallmark9671 8 дней назад +4

      Amen my brother !

  • @kerrylewis2581
    @kerrylewis2581 8 дней назад +24

    That man is a warrior. Roger Reeves is one of a kind

    • @slabbusterrtr7690
      @slabbusterrtr7690 7 дней назад +3

      Yeah he is he's a calm guy but I bet he's tougher than a pine knot

  • @notthatneysa2675
    @notthatneysa2675 8 дней назад +37

    This is a truly brilliant sit down. I had to stop what I was doing to sit down and watch.... Not just listen. This is one of your best interviews. This man is a gem.

    • @bryanpage7206
      @bryanpage7206 7 дней назад +5

      Great interview and I really think they should make a movie out of this man's story

  • @BobbyGeneric145
    @BobbyGeneric145 8 дней назад +7

    Roger does longer interviews telling the entire story. Completely insane life!

  • @evelynandersson2368
    @evelynandersson2368 8 дней назад +18

    Thank you Michael once again for a fantastic sit down. Roger Reeves has an incredible life story. Grazie, Ciao !

  • @felixelgatonegroguzman6887
    @felixelgatonegroguzman6887 8 дней назад +16

    Saludos de Chapala Jalisco Mexico 🇲🇽
    Really like your videos.

  • @Tommytombstone157
    @Tommytombstone157 8 дней назад +8

    I cried at the end of that sit down. Very powerful. Brings hope to life. Epic episode.

  • @garywanamaker2253
    @garywanamaker2253 8 дней назад +4

    One of the most amazing stories I ever heard. I am a 61 year old veteran grew up in NY and served overseas and met 1,000s of people in my life time but this amazing thanks Mike

  • @haterbilt9428
    @haterbilt9428 8 дней назад +7

    I could sit and listen to Roger read the dictionary. So glad you sat down with him.

  • @Tommytombstone157
    @Tommytombstone157 8 дней назад +20

    Mr Reeves interview WOW. Can’t wipe the smile off my face. EXCELLENT.

  • @ChicagoMobTrials
    @ChicagoMobTrials 8 дней назад +9

    Great guest, its great to see how happy he is considering everything he's been thru

  • @terimeyer2665
    @terimeyer2665 8 дней назад +12

    one of your best thank you...this man is awesome

  • @TALKSWITHSMILERPODCAST
    @TALKSWITHSMILERPODCAST 8 дней назад +10

    Micheal is a gentleman

  • @riceflatpicking4954
    @riceflatpicking4954 8 дней назад +27

    I’ve seen this 1000 times and I have the book but I’m still watching

    • @marke219
      @marke219 7 дней назад

      Me too....I even emailed him.....he's one of the coolest guys ever!

  • @neilchamberlain2731
    @neilchamberlain2731 8 дней назад +26

    This is your finest sit down. Thank you Michael.

  • @larrysayers1377
    @larrysayers1377 8 дней назад +5

    Beautiful. One of the best episodes I’ve seen to date. Thank you

  • @sandyb6460
    @sandyb6460 5 дней назад +2

    The very best of all your interviews to date.
    Gods blessings

  • @Barbara-pz5fc
    @Barbara-pz5fc 7 дней назад +3

    I love listening to Roger!
    I read his book when it came out.
    I agree Michael,on,why isn't his story made into a movie..

  • @WilliamSmith-bj8gt
    @WilliamSmith-bj8gt 7 дней назад +6

    Wow Michael. What an amazing interview. Thank You.

  • @AndrewGrey22
    @AndrewGrey22 8 дней назад +13

    Interviewing this guy's wife would probably be even more interesting than Roger's amazing story.

    • @jeffmiller3499
      @jeffmiller3499 6 дней назад +1

      He went on lex Friedman and his wife is in the last part of it.

  • @xavierjames8085
    @xavierjames8085 8 дней назад +24

    This guys story is next level! He worked wit Barry seal who was working wit the cia n Pablo wild

    • @user-bl6ne3hc6n
      @user-bl6ne3hc6n 6 дней назад

      So they never made a movie on this guy's life??

    • @xavierjames8085
      @xavierjames8085 6 дней назад

      @@user-bl6ne3hc6n they made a movie on Barry seal , the guy he employed who ended up flipping ( he worked for cia ) n the cartel caught him n killed him. This guy may have lately been in the movie

    • @user-bl6ne3hc6n
      @user-bl6ne3hc6n 6 дней назад +2

      @xavierjames8085 ya I know that I thought it was good movie, but this guy totally different story, there's a movie here,

    • @xavierjames8085
      @xavierjames8085 6 дней назад +1

      @@user-bl6ne3hc6n oh trust me I def agree wit you! I tell ppl all the time truth is stranger than fiction

  • @andrewrai5752
    @andrewrai5752 6 дней назад +1

    Jeez when he said when he came home after 19 years his wife kept everything in the house exactly as it was….i got choked up just hearing that’s. That love story is much more powerful then the great fictional ones in the movies

  • @paulie9771
    @paulie9771 8 дней назад +3

    And that's what it should be all about....redemption, inspirational and meaningful. Thankyou Michael and as always - you're better than the others in the mob genre will ever be. God bless. Paulie from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺

  • @SummerLuvr7
    @SummerLuvr7 8 дней назад +7

    GREAT conversation

  • @ollieroger3032
    @ollieroger3032 6 дней назад +2

    Tremendous interview, Michael. Thanks for all you bring to this channel. Great inspiration!

  • @slabbusterrtr7690
    @slabbusterrtr7690 7 дней назад +2

    Holy crap you got Roger Reeves on here ??? Talk about a cool dude and a awesome story teller than man has lived one hell of a life... I've watched all his interviews

  • @michaelthrower7165
    @michaelthrower7165 6 дней назад +4

    One of your best interviews yet!! Great job Mike!!!

  • @roomark2
    @roomark2 3 дня назад +1

    Not listened yet , but when I see Michael has a new podcast up it usually means I'm gonna have an easy time at work this morning (I listen whilst working through the earbuds)
    One of the best out there no doubt.
    🙏

  • @cherialbaugh1741
    @cherialbaugh1741 8 дней назад +3

    Thank you I cannot wait to listen to this interview.
    What a wild and wonderful heartfelt an adventure some story. I look forward to more details in and out of their lives and his adventures.
    I appreciate you Michael for bringing us this story 🕊️✨
    Please know that we listen to four and five hour interviews. So please feel free to make them as much as your questions come up just keep making them and if you want to release an hour at a time or all of it because you will have listeners and followers show up for as much content on people like this. When is that interesting to you and you've got the questions you also have the listeners.

  • @teokastelan2930
    @teokastelan2930 4 дня назад +1

    Great interview, Michael ! I felt it that the man is sincere. And really for 81 years old man, he looks great and very sharp.

  • @dee24874
    @dee24874 7 дней назад +1

    Wow- just amazing. Michael so far the interviews I have seen on your channel have not disappointed me at all. Thank you so much for this. Btw a movie should be made about this man's life.

  • @judithcampbell1705
    @judithcampbell1705 8 дней назад +3

    Fascinating story, fascinating man!!! Thank you 💛 both for this beautiful interview. I think it's one of your best yet!

    • @uk7900
      @uk7900 7 дней назад

      I second this. So very beautiful 😍 🥹

  • @zackvoss7868
    @zackvoss7868 8 дней назад +5

    Thank u for these wild and interesting stories love em buddy

  • @Nuschler22
    @Nuschler22 4 дня назад +3

    He wasnt in prison for possession of Marijuana. He was in jail for running drugs which destroys communities. A big difference.

    • @bluebee7689
      @bluebee7689 2 дня назад

      Hardly when it is legal now

    • @woodyhayes7402
      @woodyhayes7402 День назад

      @@bluebee7689- What Roger did is still illegal. Roger downplays his evil, but strangely intertwines Jesus in his criminal life.

  • @mandor13
    @mandor13 8 дней назад +278

    I was homeless, got into drugs, went into prisons, then i got to know Jesus, He changed my life.. Now i make 22k weekly. have a home, a wife, a lovely daughter... A child of God. HALLELUJAH

    • @mandor13
      @mandor13 8 дней назад +5

      All thanks to Christina Ann Tucker

    • @mandor13
      @mandor13 8 дней назад +13

      After I raised up to 325k trading with her I bought a new House and a car here in the states 🇺🇸🇺🇸 also paid for my daughter's surgery (Joey). Glory to God.shalom.

    • @JullRamirez-rf1rv
      @JullRamirez-rf1rv 8 дней назад +3

      I do know Christina A. Tucker, I also have even become successful....

    • @johnnyblokjok
      @johnnyblokjok 8 дней назад +1

      Absolutely! I've heard stories of people who started with little to no knowledge but made it out victoriously thanks to Christina Ann Tucker.

    • @mandor13
      @mandor13 8 дней назад

      There is her line!!!! look down under this comment!!!! OK

  • @danielbock9783
    @danielbock9783 8 дней назад +1

    I watched this podcast and its entirety
    it absolutely changed my life.
    Thank you Michael.

  • @oscarrojas1157
    @oscarrojas1157 6 дней назад +1

    This is your best interview ever!!! It was moving and what a human being Roger Reeves is may God bless him for the rest of his days!!!

  • @user-rt8ik1ow4i
    @user-rt8ik1ow4i 8 дней назад +2

    Roger, while telling the ,in church part when the verse was read to you,then the man asked you to please stand,I got emotional 😢😢😢😢

  • @defma1017
    @defma1017 2 дня назад +1

    Wow! What a testimonial! Thanks for this Mr Franzese!

  • @ralphconte8057
    @ralphconte8057 8 дней назад +1

    Mike, Great show today. One of the best. Thank you.

  • @NN-lx4mb
    @NN-lx4mb 7 дней назад +7

    I have listened to Roger’s story a few times. I can listen to him over and over again.

  • @cabochrisfx7307
    @cabochrisfx7307 7 дней назад +1

    What an amazing interview! Can’t wait for part 2 in the US or South Africa.. until the next one! Cheers and god bless🙏🏻

  • @gailstarchuk7846
    @gailstarchuk7846 8 дней назад +1

    Another very Excellent interview! Thank You! ✌️❤️🇨🇦

  • @smokingun397
    @smokingun397 8 дней назад +3

    I'm surprised Michael didn't mention Roger's book Smuggler. Everyody needs to read it!

    • @77Scarlet
      @77Scarlet 3 дня назад +1

      He mentions it at 2:20

  • @shawnosborn7729
    @shawnosborn7729 7 дней назад +1

    Man you keep bringing it!

  • @hectorgatica6494
    @hectorgatica6494 8 дней назад +2

    Great interview, standing applause 👏🏽 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @benallmark9671
    @benallmark9671 8 дней назад +1

    Michael , this was an important piece of work you did here in my opinion. I loved it , thank you Sir.

  • @fredkane2804
    @fredkane2804 8 дней назад +4

    What a story........god bless us all😊

  • @jorrdam
    @jorrdam 8 дней назад

    Mr Franseze, great episode again, keep up the good work, greets from Holland!👍🏻

  • @madogruca
    @madogruca 8 дней назад +2

    The Dennis Hopper version called Double Crossed was based on Barry Seal and was much better than the Tom Cruisr movie imo. Came out in the early 90s I think.

  • @jessedeen7244
    @jessedeen7244 7 дней назад +2

    Great sit down Michael!!

  • @Ifyoudontknownowuknow
    @Ifyoudontknownowuknow 8 дней назад +2

    I loooooove Roger's story!!!! Soooo excited for this!! TGIF what a treat!

  • @nicklucca7570
    @nicklucca7570 5 дней назад

    That was one of the best and inspirational interviews yet Michael!

  • @NB-uw9fn
    @NB-uw9fn 6 дней назад +1

    Absolutely brilliant interview. Hope you guys get to all meet up. 🤝

  • @anniebee854
    @anniebee854 6 дней назад +2

    What an awesome testimony! I love his positive outlook!

  • @carmenroldan4571
    @carmenroldan4571 8 дней назад +2

    Great show/interview-wonderful testimonies.

  • @Cyndi_Bertsch
    @Cyndi_Bertsch 5 дней назад

    How lucky we are to hear Roger talk of his incredible history. I was so captivated listening to him talk...My guess is, his book, is one the reader hopes never ends! He and his lovely wife are blessed. I hope to see him (them) here again. His message struck a chord.
    God Bless 🙏❤️
    (I'm saving this so I can rewatch whenever I need this positive message)

  • @iamjethrobill
    @iamjethrobill 7 дней назад +1

    WOW! what an amazing story!! More power and blessing to you sir Michael Franzese!!

  • @brianduran5413
    @brianduran5413 8 дней назад +4

    Dope story! A living legend

  • @jonp9696
    @jonp9696 8 дней назад +2

    Best interview yet ,,,,,,,real deal

  • @SHUT-UP_MEG
    @SHUT-UP_MEG 7 дней назад

    Solid channel dude❤
    New sub!❤😊

  • @NicknameIsTheLetterT
    @NicknameIsTheLetterT 8 дней назад +2

    Listening to this before work.

  • @jonathanneighbors7417
    @jonathanneighbors7417 8 дней назад +1

    I came across this man when he was interviewed by PBD and then by Shawn Ryan, if I remember correctly. Great job by both of these men with this interview!!

  • @5thStreetFC
    @5thStreetFC 4 дня назад +1

    Very good interview 🔥🔥

  • @kwax1978
    @kwax1978 4 дня назад

    Great interview, as always.

  • @Alymylove
    @Alymylove 4 дня назад

    This was truly an incredible story, thank you so much for sharing this 🙏😊

  • @sammartinez8084
    @sammartinez8084 7 дней назад +1

    Great show 👏👏👏 and thanks again 👍😁 and Mike may God bless you and your family 🙏🙏🙏

  • @sharonyray
    @sharonyray День назад

    Best interviews/talk I have seen ever! Both of you are scholars & gentlemen! May God continue to bless you, your wives & children. Thank you! 🙏🙏

  • @margaretea4434
    @margaretea4434 6 дней назад +2

    What an fascinating story. It’s a story of survival faith, hope, love most of all trust in a higher power!!!

  • @playbluesman1
    @playbluesman1 8 дней назад +2

    Over the top Story. Praise God for Roger and his beautiful wife.

  • @michaelquebedeaux7738
    @michaelquebedeaux7738 День назад

    What a story!!!! Thanks Michael!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @robertlauderman2226
    @robertlauderman2226 4 дня назад

    Great interview, Mike.I respect you tremendously.Your values moral And the way you carry yourself there needs to be more people like you

  • @TheTrojangrant
    @TheTrojangrant 8 дней назад

    Great job Michael! I didn't realize you spent time in Lompoc. I moved there from Indiana in 1997.staying with my brother for a few months. My brother is an Air Force retired Lt. Col. and was assigned to Vandenberg A.F.B. at that time. I liked Lompoc during my time there . After I was there, I moved to Los Angeles/Studio City to start my new career path.

  • @johnsilver4392
    @johnsilver4392 8 дней назад +1

    Fantastic interview & story....god bless you both ❤

  • @jonathonnolan2328
    @jonathonnolan2328 2 дня назад

    This was a Great interview
    This would be such an Amazing movie 🎬

  • @benjaminduncan6220
    @benjaminduncan6220 7 дней назад +1

    Roger is great. Been watching for a while. - from Australia

  • @barbaralangley4204
    @barbaralangley4204 7 дней назад +1

    Love your show , you’re a great speaker , God has given a gift ❤

  • @johnnydambrosia4726
    @johnnydambrosia4726 5 дней назад

    That was one best interview s I ever seen in my life thank u very much for sharing this.

  • @marshalllucas83
    @marshalllucas83 4 дня назад +1

    The drugs you smuggled destroyed lives as well, " I didn't shoot the gun, I just drove the home invasion vehicle " wtf??¿?

  • @dianakirkpatrick6789
    @dianakirkpatrick6789 День назад

    I lived in Cali, Colombia in the 1980s. Rough country - but very beautiful. We drove through the jungle in very rural areas . Very interesting time.

  • @bradt8019
    @bradt8019 8 дней назад +1

    ☝️😏👍 Fascinating interview.

  • @CodyRae11
    @CodyRae11 4 дня назад

    Awesome interview!!!
    SUPER upset about the plastic surgery Michael. No more please, you are a STUNNING MAN NATURALLY!!!!
    PLEASE

  • @user-nn1wx4sc4x
    @user-nn1wx4sc4x 8 дней назад +4

    How much alcohol content is in the wine?
    What states can you ship?
    Recently I had a partial hip replacement, in pain for days.

  • @michaelgriffin8749
    @michaelgriffin8749 3 дня назад +1

    A truly wonderful story u have

  • @wilshirley8409
    @wilshirley8409 4 дня назад

    Very entertaining. Thank you. 👍

  • @sandrahardy4863
    @sandrahardy4863 8 дней назад +1

    This was fabulous and yes, they should do a movie. 81 amazing... God bless all of you. He does walk with us always. Tremendous woman for sure...... Loved it.

  • @Tommytombstone157
    @Tommytombstone157 8 дней назад

    Michael. I am a huge fan of yours. What an awesome beautiful person. Love your platform. Keep doing the thing you are the best. Thank you my friend.🤙

  • @JohnBurdette-or7if
    @JohnBurdette-or7if 8 дней назад +1

    Very interesting extremely captivating events, it left me wanting to hear more !!!

  • @tyrediron3269
    @tyrediron3269 7 дней назад +1

    This is a great story, and would make a brilliant movie... Lets hope they make a film of it.🤞🏻

  • @tristianbiso3659
    @tristianbiso3659 5 дней назад

    This might be your best interview, Mike.

  • @jonathanvalle6582
    @jonathanvalle6582 8 дней назад +4

    Salutations Michael!

  • @johndesalvo7738
    @johndesalvo7738 5 дней назад +1

    I mean let’s be honest Roger, if it was 35 yrs for an ounce or two, that’s one thing but you probably had a bit more than that.😂😂

  • @Rob-sk1im
    @Rob-sk1im 7 дней назад +1

    "I was on my gazebo, on the roof, making some repairs, and I was struck by lightning...and I've had migraine headaches and blurred vision ever since then but praise the Lord that was my lucky day because ever since then, I've had the healing power. Amen, God bless you. Thank you very much.

  • @joshblanco8041
    @joshblanco8041 8 дней назад +11

    God bless Always Michael

  • @jamesbankhead117
    @jamesbankhead117 7 дней назад +4

    Amazing story, and when his wife showed her face….the goose bumps that ran all over my body and then the tears that ran from my eyes was an incredible experience, and I am well aware of what spirit this was ….and it was HOLY.

  • @marlonrodriguez2904
    @marlonrodriguez2904 5 дней назад +1

    Have you considered a sit down with the Flores Twins from Chicago? I know they got out some time ago

  • @oldskoolprofessor
    @oldskoolprofessor 7 дней назад +1

    What a character ❤