A True "American Hobo" - Demunseed

[@professorx1935]

Super sharp guy he can read the questions way before he's finished asking.

[@Forroja]

This guy is amazing. The Life he's been through and still has such a positive outlook on life. Some of us moan and groan and Bitch about silly things and we don't realize we are living in paradise compared to this fella and he's happier than most of us schmucks. It's not the years in your life, it's the life in your years. Great piece Jim.

[@bowers95713]

Thanks Mike - glad ya enjoyed it.

[@mike.p.1400]

You have to put on meekness like a coat. Great quote. I love it.

[@josephanderson7237]

Watch the documentary HOBO. It’s an excellent vicarious experience thru another hobo from the early ‘90s, Bear-grease. It’s free on KZbin. You’ll enjoy it.

[@skyhawk84688]

Interesting interview Jim. This fellow has walked the walk. A true survivor of days gone by.....this was Americana in it's glory.

[@bowers95713]

Agreed . . . truly bygone days.

[@CloudSeedz]

Can we please get a follow up interview ?

[@44thala49]

One of the best interviews I’ve seen. Well done!

[@MarkAllen-wc8cd]

Eric is a friend. Taught me about myself. Very pragmatic. Hope your doing well Eric. "Time waits for no man."

[@isaiahsdad]

Really makes you think about how good life can be. We worry about stupid things in life and take for granted what we have. Guys like Eric make you appreciate the finer things in life. I would love to sit down and just talk with him, spend a day or two with him. Thanks for another great video Jim!

[@bowers95713]

Yep .... glad you enjoyed the spirit of this interview.

[@jimtrack3786]

Man I could listen to that gentle old man all nite passin the bottle under the stars.....live free or die tryi'n

[@magirusdeutzjupiter2234]

An amazing man, seen it all, humble, honest, and most of all.. REAL!!

[@murdy1975]

RIP James Stobie! I offerd you to come to my place in Montreal.. lol you said "Fck the beer is too expensive up there! LOL I will follow you videos when I feel im down... Love your Piano and your Videos! Demunseed.. Your cool too! Nice post! Subbed!

[@danieltittyfish6218]

I hopped trains from 1995 to 2006....security did get tighter after 2001 but people never stopped hopping. This guy just slowed down and used "2001" as an excuse. It's all good brother, it happens to all of us.

[@dingdingding4033]

I needed that. Wise man

[@marcnichols4210]

That was good Jim he seems like a real nice guy...Keep up the great work man!!!!! Marc Nichols

[@bowers95713]

Thanks Marc.... appreciate the comment.

[@Name-ot3xw]

IIRC Hobos travel to work, Tramps travel but don't work, and Bums don't do shit.

[@goldviper5280]

Nicely done. My wife's father was a HOBO during the depression. There was lots of HOBO's back then. We actually went to the HOBO convention in Britt, Iowa a couple of years ago. We happened to be in the area while it was happening.

[@bowers95713]

Id lover to have seen that.

[@eric_xmrmy3292]

Did you get to see shoestring?

[@cashedgordon]

Great video. I find the stories of these old-school hobos absolutely fascinating.

[@110Griff]

very interesting guy, could listen to more of his life story. thanks for putting this up Jim.

[@bowers95713]

Yer welcome tom ... glad ya liked it.

[@joshaustin1]

Wow awesome interview

[@mikeschumacher9715]

Loved the story. What a time gone by. 8 years in college at Long Beach State huh? Hope he lives long, stress free, and happy. Jim, ya gotta find a way to get rid of that wind. DAMN!

[@soundhobo]

Great interview and what an interesting guy 👍

[@johnelliott6408]

I grew up right next to a railroad yard and we first started jumping on them to get around locally. Since then till about 5 yrs ago i been all over the country....

[@trailbossx2]

This man has had a life you can hang a hat on,,,,,,dripping with as much wisdom, and soul, as any authentic blues legend,,,,think rl burnside, or john lee hooker,,,,and hes still mellow, and positive,,,,,an authentic badass,,,,,outlaw bikers,,,,authentic cowboys,,,and hobos have always been my role models,,,,,,and Jesus,,,,,😎much happiness to you man,,,,,you're living a real life,,,,,,

[@kdkcphotos]

Another great video Jim. Loved the approach and way you told his story, a true humanitarian documentary. Thanks for making it.

[@bowers95713]

Why thank you Dan.... I appreciate that comment

[@jamaha268]

Man, I grew up with not much and work for everything I have. When I here stories of his magnitude its heart breaking. A very educated man. I hope you help the man out Jim. It makes me realize how good life is. God Bless......

[@bowers95713]

Yep... i give him money now and then.

[@josemeza9976]

Great interview Jim! Much respect for this person. I'm a runner and I can relate on the surfer/alone analogy that he gave.

[@bowers95713]

Yes.... I imagine runners ARE alone as well.

[@toysoldier46552]

What scares me is he was a criminal justice major, I am a criminal justice major and I am in debt up to my ears with student loans. The irony is amazing especially considering I went from homeless to at least being in a rental with my family these days, money is tight but we manage to at least pay the bills and put food on the table. Best of luck to this guy, I hope he finds some sort of success.

[@JRM---516]

+Anthony Eaglebarger (toysoldier46552) He found success in his lifestyle.

[@toysoldier46552]

Chameleon Stance Okay so what's that got to do with student loan debt? not repaying it? not really an option today.

[@toysoldier46552]

@No Name So you commented on an old 4 year old post, talk about morons. Oh and btw, age discrimination is a thing in my field so shut up and go the fuck away.

[@444dorsey444]

Jim and Eric, thank you so much for this terrific video. I truly enjoyed this and it was refreshing to hear Eric talk about being a laborer and not accepting handouts. Very admirable. OUTSTANDING VIDEO!

[@bowers95713]

Hes a stand up guy for sure.

[@isomwalt]

Hi Jim, Great interview. Glad you shared his story.

[@bowers95713]

Thanks

[@iJansen]

Fascinating deep look into an often overlooked piece of American culture. A fantastic opportunity to see a life lived so different from most. The moral to this story is never judge people at face value. Thanks Jim and Eric.

[@bowers95713]

Glad ya enjoyed it.

[@JRROBERTSQUADGASAM]

beautiful, what a fascinating person, of all the videos you have done this is my favorite

[@bowers95713]

Thats VERY good to hear ... thanks.

[@markschaffer167]

Jim FIVE stars out of Five !!! What a terrific interview!!! I love when you go out and interview interesting people. I would have like to know what age he started riding trains his favorite city's or towns he stayed at and why, also did he ever come to the East coast. Maybe you can do a part 2 sometime. He seams totally honest and believable. A HUGE Thank you to you Jim!! You have done other interview that were very interesting also!!

[@bowers95713]

Thanks Mark .... I will talk to him again someday.

[@jamesbutterson5218]

I'm sure he's run across Shoestring at least once in his day!" 🚂💨💨

[@dsimmons6522]

That was some talk. Would love to talk with him for a couple hours about his adventures. What a great guy. Thanks Jim

[@bowers95713]

Extremely interesting fellow

[@thornwarbler]

What a grand old lad...............Good luck to him

[@TheUofAfan]

Jim your always friendly to anyone you meet. We need more people to be like that in this world!

[@bowers95713]

I try my friend.... its just easier than being a total ass!!

[@wxbb4361]

I GOT A PHANTOM VISION PLUS FROM WATCHING ALL YOUR VIDEOS JIMMY! THANKS AND CANT WAIT TO SEE ANOTHER EXCITING VIDEO

[@bowers95713]

Stay tuned!!

[@6771Randy]

Jim, this is an amazing interview! Thank You!

[@bowers95713]

yer welcome

[@mjsantarelli]

Hey Jim, I Think this was your best video yet. Granted, it isn't Drone related, but, we are getting used to you going in many directions bedsides Drones. Keep em coming!

[@bowers95713]

Thanks my friend .... Ive decided to start "branching out" to a little more true Journalism.

[@LoQueVi1]

Enjoyed the video! For other interesting interviews, you might consider a hike down nearby Stevens Trail, and talk with some of the folks who live by the North Fork American River for months on end and work the river gravels for gold.

[@bowers95713]

I might do that ... thanks

[@skhateanddestroy1252]

Just found your channel, thanks for sharing!

[@moparlunatic]

Nice interview Jim. Most of us go through life in our own little world. Its very interesting to hear life through someone else.

[@bowers95713]

Quite an interesting guy for sure.

[@SVT40AK47]

Love this video. Love to hear the stories.

[@SteveAull]

Great video. It's always interesting to see another perspective on life.

[@bowers95713]

His is definitely DIFFERENT!!

[@johngoodwin34]

Fascinating Jim and great storytelling. I think there would more to have from him, please try.

[@bowers95713]

I will - someday

[@gotsteem]

I really enjoyed this interview. What a great guy.

Very interesting Jim, thanks for sharing!

[@bowers95713]

Yep

[@outlawrailfan129]

I once heard the difference between a hobo, tramp and bum as follows...a hobo works and wanders, a tramp dreams and wanders, and a bum sits and drinks. I always consider myself to be halfway between a tramp and a hobo.

[@DinoRaptis]

Jim, this interview was very up lifting. I have worked 45 years for the railroad and have see many Hobos around the train yards and on some of the trains I have worked. I glad Eric said what he said about the dangers of being around the rails and trains. I have seen and been involved were a Hobo was run over by the train. All railroad systems are under federal law so if you get caught on the property you go to jail for a long time. 911 has heightened the fact that the rail system needs to be safe from unwanted persons. Just think if a bad guy got on a chemical train and placed a bomb, he could kill thounds of people with one train in a major city. As an Engineer for the railroad I would like to say, please stay away from train riding because of the danger and the time you could sever in "jail". I also have hundreds of sorties I could tell about railroad life. Maybe one day I'll ride Amtrak to your city and we could do an interview from the other side of the coin. Keep up the good video and sorry this comment was so long.

[@bowers95713]

Great info there dino - thanks

[@davidmiller7573]

Bullshit your just paranoid of what the government and the media want you to think. Stop being a puss for Christ sake

[@prex61]

Wow......amazing video...thanks Jim!

[@bowers95713]

Yep.... glad ya liked it.

[@bobhassler6525]

8:17 You can still do it. Worse case scenario jailed until court for trespassing. Just gotta be sneaky.

[@TheIronweed-vx5lg]

+Bob Hassler Agreed. 5 years in the pen felony is total BS...

[@DesertDrifter]

TheIronweed1969 i think he said that to discourage anymore oogles that want to try it.

[@donharrus9994]

Bob Hassler oh no drug wars n gangs shoot on sight ...all u get is a trespassing charge

[@eroomomni]

Jim, I only follow a handful of individuals on KZbin for their postings of camera mounted aircraft. Just a few of those have similar interests in terms of why they fly and what they fly over. I rarely miss your postings and when I do, I usually take some time to catch up. You're an interesting character and I appreciate what you have to say, as well as the information you have shared. Some day I'll get up there to visit my extended family in Forest Hill and look you up to fly together if you'll allow me. I thought I'd take this opportunity to introduce myself and pay you a high complement on your interview with Eric. It allows us to take a look into the heart and mind of those who go unseen or disrespected. I grew up in a house in Springfield, IL just a few feet from the railroad tracks. My brother and I knew the conductors and some of the hobos. I once found an old hobo in our garage sleeping it off. They all had a story. Thanks so much for letting us hear Eric's story. You're a good man, Jim. God bless.

[@bowers95713]

Thanks VERY MUCH!! I'll bet you heard some interesting stories as well. So yeah!! Let's fly!!

[@ToddBoost]

That was awesome Jim, such a great story.

[@bowers95713]

Thanks todd

[@coboscounty8513]

Really get video Jim and what a story!! That man seen it all and Lived it all. You need to have Gary get you a job at ch. 6!! :-)

[@bowers95713]

I aint movin to san diego!!

[@aheadsup6492]

Eric rocks. first of your vids i seen and now im a subscriber. Great job.

[@noelio67]

Nice guy..... from Galway Bay, Ireland ☘🍻

[@rydellster]

Glad you got to do that interview with Eric. Enjoyed meeting him that day with you! Interesting guy. I missed hearing what his "injury" was. And why, with all his education, he preferred to be a Hobo "laborer"? Thanks Jim!

[@bowers95713]

Thanks Jim .... did that on YOUR recommendation!!

[@davidmiller7573]

The best hobo video I've ever watched, bar none!

[@andrewbellwood690]

much respect to you sir. thanks for the video.

[@mike.p.1400]

Jim, I"d like to help this man. But, Id like to know a little bit more about him. for example , where does he live ? is he receiving any sort of retirement or federal assistance?

[@blackhawk2475]

Great and heart warming interview. Wish there was a way to donate to this fellow. Just goes to show ya that even educated individuals can have a turn of bad luck in life !!!

[@bowers95713]

If you'd like .... id be MORE than glad to relay a donation to Eric..... I give him money too when ever i can.

[@blackhawk2475]

Let me know how I can and that would be great!!

[@bowers95713]

Blackhawk 247 Just paypal it to [e-mail] Put a note that its for eric. I'll pass it on. Promise....

[@bowers95713]

Demunseed eric doesn't do computers..... he "might" have a mailing address.

[@blackhawk2475]

OK ... Jim. Thanks. Hope others do the same...

[@SJMDronesMedia]

Very well done done with dignity and respect.

[@MillyRue]

I grew up by the tracks and in the 70s it was very common to see hobos.. my mother used to give the ones that stopped a hot meal..

[@hudson8776]

Im gonna be a hobo of some kind just living in my van going town to town to find work and make money

[@mike.p.1400]

Renegade be careful

[@indo_no75]

Great vid Jim! After I saw your Monument Valley Inspire 1 video I know I just have to go there fly the phantom and film it which i did earlier this week. =) Keep up the great vids.

[@bowers95713]

Post a link!!!

[@stevegrimes1786]

Just watched American hobo thought it was great keep up the good work you're doing a great job

[@bowers95713]

Thanks Steve .... Ill try to keep up the quality.

[@bobbydale1938]

Great interview ! Eric is honest content soul

[@songbirdwest5710]

Hes awesome. Good guy

[@stankormy5717]

This dude is a legend!

[@pauldavis6926]

He's right about panhandling.... I've bin panhandling for last3years on and off. Use to have job's everywhere. Trying to get back too working. Just hold hitchhiking sigh now. Bin about5 months since flying a sign. Feels good to just travel an not think i need $ like that. Once you start its hard to stop. But before, the world always provided. Now just living off the kindness of strangers . Not begging anymore. Thanks to the People who Care! Couldn't live this life without y'all! Safe Travels Everyone!!!!

[@airmail793]

Fascinating! Thanks for sharing.

[@bowers95713]

Yep.

[@RichieMeeuwsen]

"Catching on the fly" - whoa. I knew a guy that used to work on the railroad. He got drunk and fell under the wheels and lost his legs. But not as scary as CLASS 4 shoot on sight! Nice interview! (Now, I gotta go check into flying a sign) I already know about being alone! :)

[@bowers95713]

No kidding!! $1000 bucks a friggin day!? I'm in the wrong business Fer sure!!! Lol.

[@nickpeterson8080]

Richie Meeuwsen gotta go check into flying a sign got a laugh out of me. 😀

[@thefrozenphotog6780]

As much as I love the drone vids, this was pretty dang cool change of pace!

[@bowers95713]

Thanks .... its risky but i had to do it.

[@frozenmist-w4k]

Awesome interview, thanks for sharing. Would love to shoot the breeze with this guy, what a free spirit.

[@bowers95713]

Great guy to just sit and shoot the breeze with.

[@spanglestein66]

Hello from London England... I love the idea of the American hobo (something that represents land of the free home of the brave) these words no longer mean anything when applied to the modern day America. Sad but true I loved the insights on being alone and not being lonely America RIP

[@bdseidler]

This was an unexpected video but a good one. Everyday is a beautiful thing.

[@bowers95713]

Thanks BD..... glad ya liked it.

[@bowers95713]

VERY VERY sad news im afraid. I heard from a local council member that Eric was found dead in his trailer around 2018? im guessing the exact year. - PLEASE SHARE ERICS MEMORY...

[@Ericdamwhite]

Wow thank for sharing that was a great story on Eric the Hobo.

[@bowers95713]

Yer welcome Eric

[@tabbathapearson1143]

Eric reminds me of seasick steve

[@Baz-Ten]

..,, but he looks like Paul Newman!

[@neadspeed]

Does anyone know if Eric is still around and what town he is in

[@bowers95713]

Very sad news im afraid.I heard from a local council member that Eric was found dead in his trailer around 2018? im guessing the exact year. -

[@DaveKaplan50]

You have some interesting subjects you touch on. this was one of them. Life is not only a bowl of cherries, but a bowl of expierences. Keep it up Jim! Luv it.

[@bowers95713]

Thanks Dave.... keep watching for more "diverse" video content.

[@bowers95713]

Thanks Dave.... glad ya enjoyed it.

[@user-sm8tr5ic7g]

Eric's the real deal. Legend

[@4clive]

Wise words, 'what's the trick to getting on a train?', 'Wait until it stops'.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Colfax California? I grew up in grass valley

[@rpence20]

Me too...I went to Colfax High...this shit is fascinating

[@pacificule]

11:30 "when your beard freezes, you know, it's time to come down" words to live by )

[@aqueousone]

wow! That was an unexpected treat ... thanks

[@bowers95713]

Yep ... yer welcome

[@goriverman]

That was a excellent video Jim. I would have loved to hear more about when he got hurt and what made him start doing that.

[@bowers95713]

He's gone down a very dark road I'm afraid... Im worried about him.

[@Nomad-yn7pv]

Since the video you mean? I hope not. He seems like a wise and decent guy.

[@richglaser4566]

I wish him the best, I just really would like to know why he went in that direction. It's a hard life

[@mike.p.1400]

is it a hard life ? which is harder working for the man or living a free lifestyle ?

[@drewgumins4075]

Great video, as usual!!!

[@bowers95713]

Thanks Drew.

[@drewgumins4075]

Np! It would be great to meet you and maybe even fly with you one day.

[@JunoMacRC]

Nice interview, good job.

[@bowers95713]

Thanks Juno

[@barbershop22]

This is probably your best yet. Fantastic! How did you get such clear sound on his voice? Wired Microphone? Shotgun? Zoom H1? Thanks, Rick

[@bowers95713]

GoPro .... thats it,

[@HDvroom10]

Very touching and down-to-earth, yet a lesson of life if you listen to what and how he tells his story. Why don't you take him flying, Jim?

[@bowers95713]

I already have. He got a kick out of it.

[@cahmon3y338]

Hed be surprised how many people still hop trains

[@TheAndy331]

Look for shoestring the hobo !!!! He is on here !! Legend !!

[@michaelgushea]

Yes I agree!That is very true Jim! Analogy to normal free living

[@bowers95713]

Thats for sure....

[@Dinoxt12]

Excellent Video....Good WISTOM for anyone to listen to and absorb...so many people now days are getting fed up with the keeping up with the jones B.S and want a more of a simpler life without all the STUFF... thanks

[@jaymorgan8017]

How the heck do you go from college material to this man's life story ?

[@mjsantarelli]

You know Jim, a large part of what makes your channel popular isn't just the content. IT"S YOU! Anyone else dishing the content you do just wouldn't be the same or as interesting.

[@bowers95713]

Thanks SO much for that comment. I'm resolved to the fact that there will ALWAYS BE HATERS out there. I wrote a passage a while back. It reads; "Behind EVERY great leader, there lies Determined opposition!"

[@stevendouglas3860]

Good luck and good health to all them . It's a hard life , tough harsh dangerous...

[@crazyvahillbilly3373]

Yes Jim that was a very good video, even though there was no drones. I enjoyed hearing what that man had to say. He sound to me like he was a very well educated man on life. Jim very good video as always. Tell your wife I said hello.:) ty

[@bowers95713]

I will - thanks

[@RAINMAN309]

Have you ever met hobo shoestring?