A Life On Drugs-Ryan Leone

Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Ryan Leone, a recovered drug addict in Los Angeles.
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[@mikelane7949]

RIP Ryan can’t believe your gone. You will be deeply missed man!!

[@vinny702]

He died in the last 3 months??

[@mikelane7949]

@@vinny702 ya man I guess he died about a week or so ago I seen it on lockdown 23&1 few days ago. Sad deal man addiction takin to many young people

[@kellykutzer1776]

Sadly Ryan passed on 7/2....my heart goes out to his family

[@noahcarver6072]

Maybe it was doing this interview. Or sooner or later irriguardless.

[@TiwazPagan-if3og]

Damn.... did he OD?

[@ryanleone5805]

Thanks for having me on Mark. And thanks to everyone for listening. ♥️

[@Raj-cl1xi]

Why don’t you respond to your dads videos on your channel- like a response to all you’ve put him through?

[@cassgreen5813]

Keep writing. 💜

[@greenmindai_mihael]

Please consider writing another book! A movie based on "Waisting talents" would be great. USA Trainspotting ;)

[@EverestMystery]

Thanks Ryan. I'd love to have you on my podcast....I'm sure you've got tons of requests. Either way, I appreciate your having shared your story with such openness.

[@billyoung2823]

Hey Ryan . This was a nice surprise seeing you on here. Hope you and your family is well

[@Paul_Michael]

I'm a veteran, was actually addicted to alcohol and cigarettes. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got diagnosed with cptsd. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Much respect to mother nature the great magic shrooms.

[@RaymondEMartinez]

Amen God bless people. Save your health save your mind. Life is better without heroin, cocaine, alcohol and cigarettes. And you have more money in your pocket. God bless everyone who has rejected the devils intentions to be addicted to alcohol and cigarettes etc which can cause so much damage to health.

[@DonnHowes]

YES very sure of Dr.benfungi. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.

[@TomSanders-qv8bv]

Yes he's Dr.benfungi. Shrooms to me is a natrual healer. I know a guy who has used mushrooms in the same way and they have really helped him. mah dudes have safe trips all.

[@AnnaRoth-pb8xv]

I wish they were readily available in my place. Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He is 59 & has so many mental health issues plus probable CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac. He's constantly talking about killing someone. He's violent. Anyone reading this Familiar w/ BPD know if it is common for an obsession with violence.

[@Jacksonstatham-tf8ov]

He ships discreetly to your location. If you're worried about that. He has been my supplier for over a year now. No problems

[@joehastain5690]

as a recovering addict, this is the best interview I've seen. I am saddened to find that Ryan passed. Rest easy man

[@jbills7292]

Found Ryan originally from an interview he did on lockdown 23 and 1. That led me to finding Ryan’s channel. Watched a couple videos and was laughing, shocked, mad, sad, back to laughing. I then had no choice but to scroll all the way to the very beginning. That’s when my path down the rabbit hole of the Ryan Leone saga began and i was hooked. You are now free from all the demons you fought for years. Rest easy bro.

[@jadedmonk7001]

Children. They save so many of us by giving us purpose. Just like Ryan, my son saved me from addiction and certain death. As soon as I found out I was carrying a baby, I fought hard for my sobriety and to get clean. I was homeless and drug addicted with mental health issues at the time. I got myself straight, raised my son together with his father (30 yrs together) and my two other children and went on to earn my BA in behavioral science. Children. The Best 💖

[@she4136]

Yes🙏🏽💛👑✊🏽

[@reginaldcortez8763]

Now pass on your story on to those that need it.

[@theblackschaos]

Congrats this is amazing!

[@miapdx503]

I've told my oldest son, he saved my life. The day I found out I was pregnant, I knew...there were things I would never do again in life, period. And there were other things I would do, whether I felt like it or not, like take care of him, in every way. I squared up, no more crime, nothing that would jeopardize my son, nothing that would separate us. Now he's 39, my best friend and he is an amazing young man. ❤

[@theblackschaos]

@ȓhō Яя wow just saw he’s doing drugs on camera and his patreon people support that? Gross! This is the type of person who sadly will never get clean. Wish him the best and hope he stays out of prison for his family

[@sylvainmirouf4683]

Watched this video last night and then realized while reading the comments that he was gone. Broke my heart. My thoughts to his family, Ryan seemed so proud of them. Rest in peace fella. Love from France.

[@criticalmass6249]

Im in France too Bro, they dont realise what Americans go through. They are self righteous and have turned their lives away from God. Peace and Blessings Bro. Im saddened at Ryans passing. He was a real one & a good one.

[@alilarhdiri9666]

@@criticalmass6249 What the hell are you talking about?

[@naylik2562]

@Ali Larhdiri Don't listen to these faguettes fella. "Oui oui non non fromage de la baguette" *surrenders* is all I'm hearing.

[@maryreid3387]

So sorry.

[@BigEzyuEduardo]

Watching this for the first time today and Ryan came across as a natural storyteller. Just saw the comments on his passing and my thoughts are with his family and friends. Enjoy the afterlife dude! Thank you Mark for letting him share his story with us

[@Nepthu]

He was a storyteller, but unfortunately a potential bullshit artist. Scammers always tell great tales.

[@joey3296]

​@@Nepthu no he was a person. a human being like you and me with a substance abuse problem. shame on you for this comment. you didn't live his life or walk a day in his shoes. but your extremely quick to judge. your comment is disgusting...

[@themulti-coloredcanary5795]

@@Nepthu why do you say this? Have you come across an instance where he was untruthful?

[@scottyvary]

It's his family's fault. He needed tuff love.

[@joey3296]

@@scottyvary its not his family's fault. It doesn't matter how much or how many people enable your addiction. We're all responsible for ourselves and actions. I was a hard-core addiction from 13 to 41. I turn 42 tomorrow and also tomorrow is 1 year and 5 months clean. Yes people might enable but 95 percent of time it's not the parents fault or responsibility how their kids end up after a certain age. My parents enabled me with knowing because I was deceitful. It was never their fault

[@lostandfound7372]

Recovery is possible. Never give up hope. RIP Ryan. My heart goes out to his kids.

[@ninjette987]

same man

[@myawishesuwell7605]

I'm leaning on the one day at a time

[@lostandfound7372]

@@myawishesuwell7605 how are you?

[@fek8085]

@@myawishesuwell7605 Wish you all the best, hang in there!

[@scottyvary]

His kids are better off. What kind of human being takes money from their own kid's mouth and spend it on drugs..

[@billymack333]

Never let the truth get in the way of a good story.

[@Swisspastel80]

As a Cali native this dude is toxic waste

[@humang]

Yeah there is a lot of exaggeration here.

[@LibertyFromLead]

My thoughts exactly. Multiple giveaways from body language and eyes. Great movie story tho

[@LadyAngela678]

😂. The show must go on Baby!!

[@watchingwatches2785]

He actually stoled a couple of stories from other youtubers like the one about the babyoil that same story was told by JayWilliamsletslivelife a while back

[@BigBadaBing]

When this man started his story I was thinking that the puts it together so perfectly, I felt like Im reading a book. Moments later he says he was into writing. Great story teller. Exeptional guest.

[@adamjames1375]

He's got a channel with a ton of wild stories.

[@mainlinemitch]

He is full of shit

[@ciara8294]

Ryan Leone | 26 Hours Clean kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4CsYXd6ia95hJY

[@giantfatberg]

Other commenters are saying he’s a lying charlatan

[@BigBadaBing]

@@giantfatberg Interesting. But in the end, how many stories that are great are a fraud?

[@AnthonySal]

Watching this now after Ryan has passed away is such a bummer. I had been following Ryan since he got out of prison and just started his KZbin channel. Was a big fan and was rooting for him as I’ve struggled with addiction. RIP Ryan. Palabra.

[@donniedarko5899]

Same here

[@JAYBIRD818]

Rest In Peace Ryan Leone. We never met, but I appreciate you. Thank you soft white underbelly for letting people authentically share their stories.

[@canny1485]

I reached a level where i wait for your videos to listen to, learn new vocabs and also try to understand every individual, and be kind to everyone around me for i know and for you taught me that we all struggle somehow! Thank you 🌺

[@MightyWhiteofYou]

Thank you for these stories. They remind me of how bad going back out there gets. 4 years and 10 months ago I was in shambles. I got everything back that I had lost and I need the reminder every now and again to keep me grateful for the struggle and newfound peace.

[@ammodaanimal689]

I’m buying his book as we speak. I was an opiate and amphetamine addict for 25+ years. Most my life. I’m clean now and thriving. This channel is amazing and these stories break my heart. RIP Ryan and dozens of ppl I’ve lost to the game. Either OD or drug related violence or suicide. I’m glad I made it out. Love and prayers to all the addicts still stuck in it and their families too. Free MERKS- doing 30-life in the feds. Love to all my folks who got and stayed clean and the support they gave me to do it myself!! Without them I’d be dead

[@fuzzy3932]

OH man, Ryan's story reminds me so much of my own, and how lucky I am that it has never gotten this bad for me. It is a struggle everyday, but I'll get there. Rest well my man, and thank you Mark for shining a light.

[@abbylloyd1999]

He's so well spoken & clear headed, especially after all the drug use. Very good interview.

[@birdmandrugstories]

He a phony and a scammer

[@dcarroll3686]

Lol 🤣 go check out his channel

[@annelily1883]

I discovered Ryan Leone right before he passed away, and I was so shocked to see him on your channel, Mark. Thank you for having him on. His KZbin channel is incredible. I had started bingeing on his videos and then he passed away. Oh my heart. He’s so relatable, and even though some people don’t have sympathy for drug addicts, and that’s understandable. But, damn. I don’t have sympathy for a lot of people, but Ryan is certainly not one of them. A kind man, despite the things he did when he was a “junkie” (his words). He was an only child, loved by his parents, who remind me of mine, loved by his beautiful wife, Karina, and loved by his two sweet children. RIP, Ryan 🙏🏻

[@07acanoia]

Wow R.I.P. Ryan. The way he describes the panic when being dope sick and willing to do just about anything is spot on.

[@BigMoney23223]

I am currently listening to his audiobook, it’s absolutely amazing. I wish I’d have known about it sooner. Such a gifted storyteller, absolutely beyond talented. I wish people could get the happiness they deserve sooner,

[@khalilahd.]

You never know what people are going through and you never know what can trigger addiction and these interviews show this. I commend his honesty and courage to be transparent.

[@raeganzittle4731]

Pimping and pandering...

[@raeganzittle4731]

He's awesome...I think he's hot af

[@hangingon]

He wrote a book and has his own channel where he tells nothing but prison & drug stories but he's robbed all his Patreons to get high.

[@myeyeswentdeaf6213]

@Mike Anthony Yeah I heard he robbed his Patreons to get high. I’m a heroin addict and even I can’t respect that. But every addict has his own low. Also I say that now cuz I’m not dope sick, I might’a done the same thing if sick.

[@Forgiveiolord]

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[@farco22]

I love the way this guy expressed his life stories, listening to this actually felt watching a movie , great interview! Hope he can come back again with more details on some life events 👍🏻

[@matthewknutson8489]

has his own channel with hundreds of videos/stories

[@dg8863]

Rip Ryan thank you for all the great stories I hope you find happiness in the next life. You gave me lots in this one.

[@sumgal3861]

Vale Ryan. Feels like the last chapter was still to be written. Thank you for sharing. Love to all who loved you. 💙

[@michaelreis2814]

Ryan’s stories have helped me stay sober . I really hope he can pull through

[@pooochifish6015]

His story has been out for 5 hours ????

[@rtothes936]

And the meek shall inherit the earth.

[@pooochifish6015]

@@rtothes936 ???????????????

[@NickDiiaz]

@@pooochifish6015 check out his youtube channel Ryan Leone

[@mikegeary8056]

@@pooochifish6015 his story has been out for years. He’s an author. Al Prophet interviewed him over a year ago. Several people on this channel are on kind of a YT interview circuit.

[@jessicawertz2224]

Ryan, this is one of my favorite interviews because there is a reason for people to believe that if you so choose you can come back better than ever. Good for you!!!!

[@richarddowling912]

RIP 🕊 RYAN LEONE, SO SAD TO HEAR ABOUT HIS PASSING AWAY, CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY AND RELATIVES

[@Supahmusic_]

This man can really tell stories and also uses accelerated words very simply. This was cool. Not what you expected from the thumbnail

[@chasedwar2]

Stories exactly, it’s all make believe.

[@joeyb5012]

Chasedwar2 exactly! Put a gun to his head and made him shoot up, just because he asked for drugs. Sus already but possible... DUI but wasn't drunk... Set up a prostitute and got charged with pimping, but wasn't pimping. Rich family and strung out but all his money from screenplays ok. Gutter recreationalist and total narcissist liar

[@marcreno893]

How bout when he did his 5 years in prison he’d never seen violence before and stabbings felt like the movies..but later recalls a time he was 19 yo and dopesick but somehow fights off 3 skinheads on meth that he stole from and even stabs one through his leg to the bone and then gets away !

[@christianburrzGR3Y]

I love how some people can just tell an hour long story from being asked one question

[@stevengallant6363]

yeah like a guilty person in the interrogation room thinking they can talk their way out of their predicament

[@ssjess2504]

you should check out his youtube. his stories are addicting

[@christianburrzGR3Y]

@@ssjess2504 yes they are very entertaining just trying to imagine some of that shit

[@tapiwanashemupanduki8744]

@@ssjess2504 come on this has to be one of them fake stories.😂

[@ssjess2504]

@@tapiwanashemupanduki8744 I'm sure he embellishes some but they are fun to listen to

[@amberparker9883]

Damn .. that getting clean, then relapsing, then getting clean, and relapsing is the most dangerous time to OD.. RIP Ryan 💔

[@pricklycats]

I heard he didn't actually die from an overdose. A lot of rumors going around though so who knows.

[@pricklycats]

Apparently his wife or something commented on here and said he didn't die from an OD. But the comment is deleted now so idk exactly what it said.

[@SurprisedCentaur-xh5cp]

Intense dude with a lot going on inside yet comes off as calm cool and collected. Very articulate and insightful

[@karimertes2164]

Absolutely love Ryan, he is amazing n watching his journey has been so profound. Thanks Mark for spotlighting him…

[@XhopebringerX777]

Watching these story’s makes me realize how blessed my life has been and is up to this day.

[@MrNoNameForYou]

Rest in peace. One of the few people I followed from the beginning. Still can't believe he's gone all this time later. I've never related to anyone as much as this dude.

[@thegamingoboist2702]

what he's dead ?! its only been a year since it was posted- 😭😭😭

[@whiggins2671]

@@thegamingoboist2702 His passing coupled with my years of addiction remind me that you are never free from its clutches. Even if you are clean it still is renting space in your head,

[@alNange]

No way

[@alNange]

Man that dude was so clever.. I was literally hooked on his story from get go and could visualise all of the scenes like an action packed movie So sad if he’s dead

[@MrNoNameForYou]

He died last summer I think. Everyone seems to die young in the life. All my friends are gone except a few.

[@micahhayes8770]

I just found out the news of Ryan's passing this morning. He was a true inspiration for us trying to get clean. I watched all his content. Love u bro. RIP Ryan.

[@ArtCB]

Wow! What a story. He’s very articulate and so smart. I hope he continues on his journey to happiness with his children. ❤️

[@TheTabooRoomWithAaron]

*Hey Great Interview SWU! We Have Recently Started Capturing Powerful Stories Of Humans Of London, England. We Have Been Going A Few Weeks, Check Us Out! Keep Up The Good Work Mark!*

[@okeddy]

followed this dude for awhile on his own vlog. Seemed a bit self entitled and almost proud of his drug escapades and stories that came with it. I just felt really sorry for his parents and friends that had to put up with it all.

[@florairvan8305]

@Ok Eddy.....my sentiments exactly Star of his own show and seems to be enjoying himself immensely!

[@glendasemerod4179]

Under what name can I find him?

[@nunyabizwacks6711]

dudes fulla shit. "we were both staring at the knife, it was whoever grabbed it first".....lmao these la dumbasses really think believe their movie-esque stories

[@janecoe9407]

he could b low key yulnerable narcissist his parents mught have spoiled him since he was only child. we dont know. the common themes in his stories are ni accountability and always relying upon another woman to help him.

[@lisab507]

i think he is a full blown narcissist i believe a fraction of his stories!

[@PhilMiCoochie]

Wow this almost has 1,000,000 views! Ryan would have been so stoked about this. Miss you brother, R.I.P Ryan

[@jillianscott4382]

Unbelievable how captivating this was to watch. Truly an eloquent delivery by a natural storyteller.

[@jillianscott4382]

@@landonmcclain5812 Very sad

[@localdogpetter]

Hey Mark, I would love to see an interview of you actually. Like a collection of thoughts and conclusions of what you’ve learned meeting these people and documenting their stories for us. Thank you for your content and your existence!

[@2ShaeBeastNorthEast]

Look up NoJumper Podcast Mark did an interview on that channel by Adam22

[@themikeb8929]

Actually it's "Conctrete"!

[@themikeb8929]

Actually it's "Conctrete"!

[@WelcomeToThe92503]

Hes done two interviews with adam 22 on No Jumper and a pod called Koncrete

[@rckism4198]

not only No Jumper but also the Koncrete podcast. i prefer the Koncrete interview personally.

[@GiGi_to_3]

His interview really helps us understand step by step the levels of becoming an addict. I can see him being an author. He describes every moment of his story so we feel like we were with him during each episode that he experienced. Looking at him, you would never think he had the life he has lived. I wish you continued success in your recovery. And I see another book in your future 🙂

[@theparlourlady543]

He is an Author “wasting talent” Ryan leone

[@Lysergic98]

His book won best selling author I pretty sure.

[@deerheart87]

He is an author

[@GiGi_to_3]

@@deerheart87 I know he is an author. I meant I can see him being a great writer. I haven't read his book but if his interview is an indication of how good his book is, I would be willing to read it. He made the drama seem too good to be true & that's always a good read for me 🙂

[@GiGi_to_3]

@@theparlourlady543 yes I know. I didn't word that right but the last of my comment states that I see another book in his future 😊

[@anonymousconflict2881]

This guy is so well spoken and seems really intelligent. Great interview 👌🏻

[@ericblair54]

Ryan was a participant in life, not an observer and experienced in his 36 years than most do who live to 80. R.I.P. Ryan.

[@TiwazPagan-if3og]

Yeah listening to him talk I was thinking the same he amassed so much experiences and wisdom quickly in life. Too bad and sad he passed away so young. Fast life

[@girlfromsouth214]

A participant in a VERY sad life. :(

[@tracemagace8434]

Did Ryan pass?

[@britnielynn9066]

@@tracemagace8434 yes

[@tracemagace8434]

@@britnielynn9066 do you know how?

[@textmyplug2908]

6 months clean from herion today just graduated my recovery program and I’m about to be out of sober living within the month and I’m only 21

[@getfitron155]

Geeeez

[@makenziadwell7505]

congradulations on being clean love

[@ChrisSmith74627]

Ryan is very eloquent and clearly intelligent; society needs to harness a way to get the best out of talented people like Ryan, who don't necessarily benefit from the typical system: very easy to say, but hard to find a solution

[@cody3650]

He died

[@Sophiedbf]

Speaking from personal experience this SO SO SO true ❤️

[@damienholland8103]

@@Sophiedbf dayemm

[@kristitaylor2335]

I just learned about Ryan from another KZbinr then found this. Also learned about his passing. 😢 He is definitely very intelligent!! I want to read his book/novel now! RIP Ryan. Praying for your babies.

[@amberlightle6595]

Ryan's description of dope sickness is so accurate! I'm a recovering heroin addict and the way he explained the panic and dread of being dope sick was 100% accurate and relatable

[@leighscott1877]

So what did he die from ?

[@thesunbehindthesun1574]

@@leighscott1877 fetty OD but he was using crystal and other drugs at the time of his death, also on Methadone. He was getting bad breathing problems and checked into the hospital (breathing issue prolly from smoking all that fent and meth plus whatever else). This is from his fiancee Karina. She explains it in a video how it went down. Her video explaining it is on Ryan Leone's channel.

[@Jamesadamiak]

Rest in peace, Ryan! Your stories will live on forever 🕊

[@matthewennen9311]

Ya trueley a good guy im a only child so i know what it like to be alone like that rip ryan

[@modernlaw4177]

What a great story here. I enjoyed listening to Ryan and his life.

[@janecoe9407]

HE NEVER EXPLAINED WHY HE DID THEE 18 MONTH IN JAIL. HE JUST SAID HE WAS PARANOID AND HAVING DELUSIONS; HE SAID P,O OFFICER HAD HIM PUT INTO JAIL. HE NEVER SAID WHAT THE CHARGES WERE.

[@ima_robot91]

@@janecoe9407 he went once for drugs. Then for parole violation then pimping n pandering

[@TheTabooRoomWithAaron]

*Hey Great Interview SWU! We Have Recently Started Capturing Powerful Stories Of Humans Of London, England. We Have Been Going A Few Weeks, Check Us Out! Keep Up The Good Work Mark!*

[@alyseb5315]

Another great one I can tell from the first 2 min! I love how people just let it flow. Mark only needs to hold the camera and be present… these candid interviews have changed my life in so many ways. I am so grateful and humbled by these . Thank you so much Mark for giving these amazing people a platform to tell their stories and allow the world to see that addiction does not discriminate.

[@billymack333]

This one is not what I’d call candid. But hey... don’t let the truth get in the way of a good story.

[@libtards1393]

If you think this story's good you should check out Ryan's channel hes got more ridiculous stories than anyone I know

[@billymack333]

@@libtards1393 a little too ridiculous. Anyone whose been involved in this life for more than a minute would recognise that he’s really embellishing. Good on him though for finding a way to get paid.

[@johnny5stacks60]

If Mark is holding that camera, he must either be a warlock or he’s dead and has rigor mortis, because that’s the steadiest camera holding I’ve ever seen!

[@Kree901]

@@billymack333 hes actually a writer, youtuber

[@jrsterdis]

Best description of being dope sick. 🥺🥺🥺Would never wish it on my worst enemy. Regular ppl will never truly understand

[@Whiskey_Jane]

We are probably around similar ages. My mother always insistently refused the recommendation of drugs through my childhood, many times she was told I had adhd. I do not believe I ever did and would likely have a very similar appetite had she not.. this interview ascertained that assumption for me.. I hope you can find a place for yourself in life Ryan without these things. You seem like a great charismatic guy and I wish you nothing but the best. Thank you for sharing your story with us. ♥️

[@VK-uh5jz]

Absolutely.

[@froandcara]

💯

[@wrmlm37]

What a compelling storyteller. Best to you and yours, Ryan! This has reminded me of watching Trainspotting years ago...absolutely ridiculous scenarios that occur whilst in the throes of addiction.

[@jefflyon2020]

This guys story was awesome and sad, i learned he just died a week ago and it bums me out, such a talented dude.

[@RoyAlexander214]

Reading all these old comments breaks my ❤️ and brings tears to my eyes. Ryan brother! Your stories helped so many through so much. We all just wish you could've helped yourself. In the throws of my heroin addiction I heard you tell your stories. I didn't think I'd make it out. I was always alone but I had your stories. I got clean 11-01-22 from heroin man. 4 months after you passed. Gracias Ryan Leone. PALABRA 💯

[@marye.persan8937]

Nice job, enjoy now!

[@garylashley6640]

The truth is ?? He is just a well spoken con man and drug user. There are thousands like him

[@adamk4733]

Yea def a bullshitter through and through

[@flavianofloris4459]

Yep thousand

[@joshtheflatearthjedi222]

Millions

[@Chi_Till_I_Die773]

Agreed 1000%

[@Dnay-f8r]

Truth is you’re just a jealous guy who has to try and put people down on the internet 😂

[@khalilahd.]

What an incredible story. Going through multiple prison stents, losing everything MULTIPLE times and missing the birth of your child could break anyone and the fact that he continued to try grow above this is beyond inspiring. We usually don’t hear stories like this. Thanks Mark 🙏🏽💜

[@ryanmiller8405]

Just sucks he blew everything off and went on another run right after the birth of his second child. Addictions tough

[@kanyeeast7784]

It’s not real. He makes up everything. He basically screws up and his daddy bails him out every time. That’s his entire story.

[@janecoe9407]

THIS GUY DID A LOT OF STUPID THINGS.

[@xpnsion]

@@kanyeeast7784 facts , this guy is a grade A scam artist

[@TheTabooRoomWithAaron]

*Hey Great Interview SWU! We Have Recently Started Capturing Powerful Stories Of Humans Of London, England. We Have Been Going A Few Weeks, Check Us Out! Keep Up The Good Work Mark!*

[@multitablez]

RIP. I hope his family and loved ones are coping as best they can.

[@charliem4867]

Damn can’t believe this guy passed away 😢

[@OriginalOWL]

Man this one hit me hard. Can’t wait to read his book. Thank you for sharing your story, and thank you Mark.

[@I_AM_ME_777]

I’m glad he’s sober!! I’m 5 years sober and life has been soooooo beautiful to me since then. Beautiful children, beautiful man, and a beautiful home ♥️♥️ so thankful

[@PrettyFLY4aWiFi.]

He was never sober..he overdosed on fetty a couple months ago and died. Hes a great liar and story teller.

[@azhomeboy2000]

RIP Ryan. You were one of a kind and inspired so many. You will be missed!

[@claytonborowski4993]

What happen to Ryan?

[@azhomeboy2000]

@@claytonborowski4993 he passed away last week or so. From what I heard was gastrointestinal complications.

[@cahyasatixoxo7207]

If my memory serves me correctly Ryan had multiple suicide attempts right around the time this would have been filmed, just because somebody looks okay doesn’t mean that they are. It breaks my heart that we don’t have better ways to help people like Ryan who clearly suffered from long term untreated mental illness if you followed his story closely. It’s just tragic what happened he always struck me as the type who’d make it out the other side.

[@santofaria6486]

suicide??he had 2 kids, what happened?

[@josephsierzengaIV]

@@santofaria6486 it wasn’t an overt suicide…. He was struggling with addiction and was on Methadone and Xanax and was using Fentanyl on and off… He had pneumonia and actually OD’d in the hospital

[@yeaitsmee]

​@Santo Faria he passed away almost a year ago of an overdose. Very sad!😢

[@madelynbarr4859]

It wasn’t an overdose - according to his fiancé’s Patrion, it was a mix of pneumonia and cardiac arrest.

[@josephsierzengaIV]

@@madelynbarr4859 yeah… how does a male in their mid 30’s get those ailments? Ryan’s life was substantial substance abuse and this is the ramifications

[@marlonbabb2034]

I wonder if there's anything this guy has ever done for him to take accountability for any of his life choices . 1st the Parents put his on drugs. 2nd, he shoots up for the 1st time by force. He goes to jail for Pimping but he wasn't a Pimp, he was just helping a friend. He's the perfect example of why , whenever I meet FAST TALKERS , I use more caution 🥴

[@chicagokush]

Ryan Leon is deep down a good dude with no Ill intentions just a shitty hand he was dealt. He has his own KZbin that you can follow if you choose he speaks on his life and journey a lot .

[@gldnsunrising7761]

@Marlon Babb I followed his channel for about 2 months and it got to the point that I just couldn't stand it anymore.

[@SaulTeebolz]

He’s a chronic victim. You’ll get that from his KZbin. He has a career of asking people to “donate” and fund his relapses. I’m a sub of his…and I hope he figures his shit out before he ends up back in the pen, Firme

[@Forgiveiolord]

@@chicagokush soft white underbelly clone kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4bCeYynocl9pqM

[@CatalinaFOIA]

Facts, fast talkers have a very quick answer before you've even asked the entire question.

[@brianhay4024]

A great story from a talented writer. Very glad the man found his way from addiction.

[@chrissyknight3235]

My mother was diagnosed with ADHD and given the same prescriptions and then followed a similar path. This is a good warning for all parents.

[@Real-Life-Beavies]

Damn I forgot that Ryan passed away. His series that he would have on his channel provided months of entertainment and he also became my favorite KZbinr from his videos he would put out. Sad that he's gone. Rip Ryan

[@angelsbutterflies6293]

What happened to him?

[@Real-Life-Beavies]

@@angelsbutterflies6293 from what I heard a overdose

[@BDAILEY702]

Damn he passed away? Fuck

[@merk.9285]

@@angelsbutterflies6293 His wife said herself that he overdosed by smoking fentanyl laced "blues" in the bathroom of his hospital room, by the time they found him/got in the bathroom he was already dead

[@rachelstarkey6109]

When did ryan pass away so sad ...im a addict ive just stumbled across Ryan's life story ))

[@MykoDrako]

Watchin this and You gave me hope for today. Be in peace Ryan. You suffered plenty. I hope your in the best place possible for a tormented soul. Thank you for this life God. Rest up man

[@courtneypeters652]

Always love hearing Ryan speak. Dopey nation stands with you and always supports you. Keep writing and keep cherishing those kids. Always the best of luck 🖤

[@cristianchavez1699]

Just read the Independent (local Santa Barbara free weekly magazine) and learned that Ryan passed away on July 2nd, 2022. As a local Santa Barbarian it hurts to lose a local. RIP Ryan, thank you for what you did while you were here, helping others while facing your addiction head on and honestly. You will be missed.

[@kristiemcconathy7336]

He was an amazing storyteller. RIP Ryan.

[@juliemay5117]

Where did you hear of his passing?

[@kristiemcconathy7336]

@@juliemay5117 Jessica Kent put up a video the day after. So sad.

[@GiGi_to_3]

@@kristiemcconathy7336 who is jessica & where is the video?

[@nenego13]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIS7fniqqcSsfqc

[@elevateordie]

He died?

[@jeremycarman8980]

Wow! An absolutely phenomenal speaker, one of my favorites from your channel Mark, very engaging, Ryan seems quite intelligent, and a damn good story teller.

[@tamisha4023]

He’s an awesome story teller. I was on the edge of my seat the entire video. I’m going to look for his book.

[@Squeebert85]

Wow. So good🙌🏼👏🏼 I have seen most, if not all, of your interviews and this one is at the top.

[@vipauctiongroup9527]

Tyvm for sharing with us! My husband and son suffer from ADHD. It’s a real struggle at times. 🙏 Finding a balance with adhd/medication/school is definitely a challenge as a parent when the schools are saying the child needs it.

[@POVShotgun]

As an adhd kid, I wish I went to a Montessori school. I think if I have a kid I’d put them through that or homeschool. I hope you look into it.

[@villanvar84]

What a story!!!!!!!! And you're extremely articulate so you wouldn't think you had trouble reading and writing at a young age

[@gregstaten3461]

i find some of these stories highly unbelievable

[@christinebender6208]

As a person that has been sober for 8 years I can tell you crazy stories that people that never delt with a level of desperation to get high they are very true for the most part. 😢

[@mattkisko]

A couple years ago he got into telling his story on his KZbin channel. It’s amazing, what was just a talking head video, I can recall being in his story as if it was a part of my life. He had a way of describing things, were your mind can’t differentiate between your past and his story, like a foggy memory.

[@rlmaese]

How did I not know you had a SWU interview. UGH what a bittersweet moment to find this video now.. R.I.P. man, you were an inspiration 🙌 and you left behind a beautiful family.

[@jadedmonk7001]

I think my internal alarm clock is set to 3am. Even if I turn in at midnight? Wide awake by 3. I look forward to SWU because I have horrific insomnia and am in long term recovery. Mark's interviews remind me of where I came from and keep me humble and aware.

[@v.m5684]

Maybe you waking up at 3am is Jesus telling you something ! ❤️ He loves YOU, by the way ?

[@kattihatt]

Whats the reason for the insomnia? Stress? Do you get daily excersize? Diet?

[@jadedmonk7001]

@@v.m5684 Indeed He does. I wouldn't be here otherwise💖

[@v.m5684]

@@jadedmonk7001 well, how about that, huh ! I’m glad you’re aware and you continue you to strive with God ! Hid bless you and your family ! ❤️

[@jadedmonk7001]

@@kattihatt PTSD (even after 30+ yrs I'm still haunted by my time on the streets) and severe pain from a near fatal car accident 18 yrs ago. I'm also bipolar😁 I intermittent fast, love to dance and pray daily

[@tcoker0416]

Addiction doesn't care about how you grew up. Rich, poor, single parents, CEOs, etc. I love hearing stories of over coming like this. We do recover. 9 years for me.

[@jesseknorr8594]

I started ritalin in 7 grade. Was a addict and alcoholic my whole life. Havent had a drink in 10 years and no drugs for a few years. Ryans story is crazy

[@benjaminavramovski4185]

Good 😌on you bro

[@snowliferwb]

Rest in peace brother. Just got the news. I've lost so many of my friends in santa Barbara. It's sad. With lots of money, comes lots of drugs and as great as santa Barbara is, we couldn't escape the underbelly of the beautiful town. Many have lost thier battle with addiction, we just lost Ryan. You are finally at peace brother 🙏. My deepest and most sincere condolences go out to your family. 😢

[@bungle3912]

Wow, is he dead? I didn't know that. I saw his recent videos where he was high as hell, but I didn't know he'd died. How sad.

[@snowliferwb]

@@bungle3912 yes, Ryan passed away.

[@MyMg23]

hey sorry to hear all of this--if you don't mind me asking-what type of drugs were your friends dying of?

[@snowliferwb]

@@MyMg23 mostly oxycontin mixed with Xanax or alcohol mostly. We use to call it O.C. for (open casket) because at least you looked good when died.

[@RobertSmith-jd6wb]

Yo what’s up Santa Barbara represent but under the Palm trees can be a dark lonely place where addictions are born.

[@beckyg3697]

Sad to hear he passed . Fly high Ryan 🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊

[@goodyonsen77]

This is probably the “BEST” of all SWU interviews I watched so far... I don’t think the guy lied in his take of the events a bit. Just like he said, he’s both lucky and unlucky at the very same time.

[@myeckersly4951]

Mark, you said on Rogan that your favorite interviews are the ones where you don't have to say/ask much. This one fits that bill and then some. GREAT interview/episode.Amazing story telling. Unreal.

[@sr6061]

Rest with peace Ryan. Peace and love to those who love you.

[@cobykinz]

Best interview on this channel I've seen in a while, so relatable in many ways. I've got exactly 5 months clean from heroin and crack after over 10 years of using. We do recover

[@TonyMontana-us8uv]

How did u get clean??? Im struggling with H...any tips on how i can get the monkey off my back...

[@lisalep]

@@TonyMontana-us8uv get yourself on a methadone program. Where do you live ? I'm on methadone and it keeps me away from the H. I'm on 81mls and I don't crave it anymore I do still use crack occasionally. Take care x

[@grahamluna6935]

Whenever I drank alcohol, I lost my moral compass. Thankfully 20 years sober this year has some what kept me on the straight an arrow. What an horrific story this man just told. Day at a time brother💪 and best wishes.

[@JuiceTubes]

The straight an arrow? HAHAHAH oh man, amazing. Straight and narrow.

[@JohnJosephl]

Narrow*

[@mattpicariello5842]

R.I.P Ryan...I watched all his stories and read his book. He was so funny and such a smart and great story teller...such a shame

[@lisablanchard8915]

listening to this man and all his experiences ...I cannot even imagine... an honest and intelligent guy...a story of survival

[@alexstrick4693]

That part about your ringtone going off “money” from Pink Floyd sounds like a movie. Incredible story telling. You articulate yourself so well

[@alancampos4304]

I’ve heard his story before because he’s been on other interviews but this guy needs a movie about him

[@MxK589]

I knew I heard this story before, especially when he told the part about the first set up. When the lady said "you'll be fine Mijo." I knew it.

[@cakepinky]

Rest In Peace, Ryan. My heart goes out to his family..especially Karina & their sons 💖💙💙

[@meditationovermedication]

Maybe we should stop putting children on speed and wondering why they turn into chaos addicts as adults. I also think kicking your child out of your home has a detrimental impact on their self worth.

[@sandife4nandes365]

The DEA shows up, they don't make direct calls. Multiple legal reasons for this.

[@Stany961]

Exactly! I stopped the video right there because that was just over-the-top bullshit. The DEA doesn't call from a blocked number like they're some goddamn telemarketer to inform you of your high level Federal indictments.

[@PremiumK9Krunchies]

He's great to listen to, very skilled at storytelling, making sense etc

[@MikaelaJoArroyo]

This right here proves that anyone can be seen addict. Thank you for sharing your story

[@user-jw9iz2ru5h]

I can listen to him all day May he rest in peace. He had such a wonderful gift 💝

[@jessicafain6630]

I was glued to this one. No wonder he was able to sell the rights to his story. Some people live crazy lives for sure. I'm riddled with horrible anxiety so I end up being very cautious and reserved (and boring, lol). I really do have a great appreciation for these interviews, though. Super interesting.

[@MaddHeather]

I also have horrible anxiety.. I struggle daily... its tough and yes boring and I'll probably be single forever 🤷‍♀️

[@jessicafain6630]

@@MaddHeather I feel for you. Because even though the internet makes it so easy to talk to other people, you still have no clue who you're actually interacting with. I really hope you can meet someone great. I got lucky and met my husband of 30 years when I was 15 (long before my anxiety was debilitating). It's definitely possible for you though, so don't give up hope. ❤️

[@MaddHeather]

@@jessicafain6630 see I was with my high school sweetheart till I was 31 And we just grew apart and it's been hard ever since I trust nobody around my kids either... I'm 37 now and really don't even try talking to anybody anymore cause you are right you have no clue who they are

[@joelcormier2519]

Same w me