Alan Cooper - CIA Contractor / Green Beret / Marine Recon | SRS

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On this episode of the Shawn Ryan Show, Alan Cooper a longtime friend of Shawn's who is a Recon Marine, a Green Beret, and a CIA Contractor sits down with Shawn and discusses some of the highlights of his career. Alan Cooper was a Reconnaissance Marine in Operation Desert Storm who was on the mission that helped end the entire war.
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00:00 - Teaser Intro / Overrun Tonight
0:03:32 - Intro
0:07:04 - Episode Start
0:14:42 - Joining The Military
0:33:36 - History
0:36:23 - Going To War
0:51:19 - Khafji
1:25:19 - Significance of Operation
1:29:54 - Joining The Army
1:43:09 - SERE School
2:02:18 - Tamil Tigers
2:17:48 - Unexpected Phone Call

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[@lawfulfalafel]

Try to get John "Tilt" Stryker Meyer on the show, Vietnam Mac V Sog badass.

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Love your channel man! You've pretty much had everyone I follow on your channel, ever heard of John Lovell? He's one you haven't had. Or Sean "buck" rogers !

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[@TM-ey5py]

@@cbo-nz4qy he’s the dude from Apollo 13. I believe Tom Hanks portrayed him in the movie.

[@riancooper7542]

I am very proud of you Dad. You are my hero and will thank you everyday for everything you have done!

[@killerkennyas]

That's awesome..you got a real life action hero dad..salute to your pops

[@Wiggles_vs._snuggles]

So cool, I strive to be a dad my son is proud of

[@AirsoftStriker]

Cool to see your comment, your dad is an American hero 🇺🇸

[@saint5203]

that makes two of us kid!

[@SandNSurf]

Courage, Selflessness, Love of Country………..American Hero 🇺🇸❤️🦅🇺🇸

[@medicineman6454]

Hearing two former CIA guys pull the "surely our government would never lie to us" joke is the funniest thing I've ever seen. Great video.

[@777repentnow]

Brooooo i literally heard this and looked for this comment hahahahaha

[@777repentnow]

The way they kept a straight face and just kept rolling was even better

[@teufelhund53]

timestamp? lol

[@NoNo_IStay]

@@777repentnow cuz they know a lot of the truths that gvt lies about

[@777repentnow]

@@teufelhund53 you’re pointing out the obvious bud lol!!

[@josephllinas2672]

Shawn's production value is unmatched. Quality over Quantitity is clearly the motto at VE.

[@realMaverickBuckley]

Definitely but am I missing where all the actual content is? It seems like one interview a month.

[@kyleburris8620]

Yes and I hope it stays running that way 🙏

[@kyleburris8620]

He's Ben putting in a bunch of stuff lately.

[@MorningTurd]

@@realMaverickBuckleyby all means start your own channel and create your own podcast and invite a bunch of team guys and EX CIA guys

[@shawnbell6392]

The older I get the more I love to listen and listen to people's life stories. Thank you Shawn for your work in these podcasts. It helps me have an appreciation for so many people who are different from me.

[@snap0179]

Same here. Well said.

[@mattg551]

Same here brotha!

[@stevenregul6335]

How old are you

[@wiscokidd7845]

Me to man, me too!

[@cdr861532]

You should look into some Audio books as well. Dakota Myers for one. He won the Medal of Honor while serving in Afghanistan. It's like listening to a podcast, but a little more in depth and longer.

[@speedworldworcester]

Wow, I actually cried at the end when Shawn called Alan Sr. To hear him tell his son how proud he was of him and how much he loved him was special. I just buried my Father, who is my favorite Marine, 2 months ago. So I really felt that moment. Thanks Shawn, for the best podcast I’ve come across. Your work and the guests you interview are truly inspiring. God bless.

[@kevinsperity5359]

Sorry for your loss

[@michaelpuckett2211]

Sorry for your loss , I appreciate your father's service and sacrifice 🙏🇺🇸

[@speedworldworcester]

Thank you, Kevin! 🇺🇸

[@speedworldworcester]

Thank you, Michael! My 25 year old son and I will be at my Father’s grave this Sunday for Father’s Day and we’ll do some Push Ups for him. ♥️🇺🇸

[@michaelpuckett2211]

@@speedworldworcester God bless you both 🙏 Have a good weekend sir 💯🙏 🇺🇸 ... Just know that there's a younger generation out here that still respects the sacrifices of our military . And understands freedom is not free, MERICA 🦅🇺🇸

[@RollieFingers59]

Been with you since day 1. You’re just killing it with your guests, content and production. Glad you got him on as a guest. I think the average citizen needs a glimpse into the incredible people that defend our great nation and what they’ve accomplished and sacrificed. I knew he was a fellow New Yorker when I heard that central NY accent !!

[@happinesshotel5375]

I havent been here since day one but I started maybe 7 months in when Shawn made that video of him getting ready to be on a motorcycle and then it zoomed out and he was on a white scooter. Whatever happened to that video? I can’t find it

[@CA.0verview]

A lot of us have .

[@rickhoole7676]

As soon as he started talking I knew he was from the 315 area!

[@theblackcock6607]

Same here

[@jcnme27]

In my opinion, Shawn Ryan is one of the best former special operations podcaster. Shawn is always patient and never interrupts his guest. He'll let the guest speak and then make comments and ask questions. Also, Shawn provides sidebar information to correlate what the guest is talking about. There is a former Seal that also has a podcast and this guy ALWAYS interrupts his guests. A guest will say something and then this dude cuts him off and starts sharing his own story related to what the guest just said. Shawn Ryan, thank you for running a truly professional and informative podcast.

[@prepperbr]

Cleared hot 4 sure

[@Jack3dBrett]

@@prepperbr hahaha

[@mikedag1176]

Good listeners make great Hosts,and Interrogators!!! Lol.. .

[@kirby.hofman]

Fuck yes to this!

[@jaythedonrizz]

you don't have to put others down to compliment someone you brown nosing weirdo

[@MattTaylorFilmz]

Who else been around since the "how to paint your AR" days? Or seen when Shawn was on UFC? Great content since the start and only getting better. Congrats on the kid Shawn.

[@Last_Chance.]

That was only a few years ago. You must be young

[@MattTaylorFilmz]

@@Last_Chance. yea around 4 years ago, and I'm 21. How long have you been watching Shawn's content? Thanks for the reply.

[@ShawnRyanShow]

Those were some good times.

[@jaygee3032]

@@ShawnRyanShow isn't private Ryan from saving private Ryan's name Shawn Ryan or am I mistaken

[@danielgaspard5738]

@@jaygee3032 James Ryan from Iowa.

[@Errordemn6]

I like how Shawn stops during the interview and explains things to us civilians. Thanks for that during your interviews.

[@robertgoodwin2787]

They didn't let the marines in because they didn't want the whole place leveled... That's f*cking awesome

[@simpleman7516]

crayons locked and loaded sir

[@lovingmymamalighter102]

When his dad started telling him how proud he was of him it INSTANTLY made tears run down my face and it was a very special thing to hear!!!

[@Tony_zr]

Time stamp ?

[@inflatablepeas6649]

@@Tony_zr very end of the interview. Last minute

[@pro2aneveryield479]

Shawn Ryan... thank you for bringing these heroes, including yourself, to the forefront, for regular Americans and thankful citizens of the world to see. The lives these guys bring to the table should make every one of us try to be the best we can be, every, single, day! With a son who currently serves and about to go on deployment, I've seen every episode... thank you!

[@leoamaya1818]

Amen to that 🙏🏼

[@Lockdown335]

Alan did much better on this than he probably thinks... always look forward to hearing these guys stories!

[@tudyk21]

0:39 'call back to your rear.....AND KISS IT GOODBYE!!!' One of the BEST intro sequences of your show!

[@briangarrett5817]

I starting to see now that 30 years of war has cost our country way more than just blood or treasure. Three generations of the nation’s most intelligent, physically strong, mentally tough, compassionate, hard working, and most of all Patriotic men and women. They gave up their personal lives and walked out the door with the kids in the background crying not wanting them to leave and knowing that they were hooking up and rolling out. To take on all comers, anytime any place. Listening to Mr Cooper I started to realize that the huge void in our country I think all of us feel. This void was created by a call to arms 30 years ago that our nations greatest patriots, not only answered call put it all on the line to keep our country safe!. They dam sure paid there share of the price. What really was that price Think if even a half of these amazing people had been right here in the US for those 30 years. The doctors, and judges, country sheriff’s or maybe just mom and dad, and leaders of our community’s. These guys are our nations most valuable treasure!!! We are really glad to see you guys at home with your family’s and being roll models for the next generation of America.

[@quaaludecowboy692]

I really appreciate you having eclectic guests and not just the same KZbin/podcast guys that tell the same boring bio and stories ever time like so many others in this genre do.

[@Diddley-js6lf]

My brother was there is Desert storm, his MOS was Chemical Warfare Specialist. He ended passing away from the damn Chemicals they handled over there. He is buried in Great Lakes Cemetery. I was supposed to enlist with him but a baby came soon as I was going so I c Decided to not go and served in Public service for 23 years in the Fire Service. I have to utmost respect for every single Military Personal wether they were in Combat or not. Much Respect to you Men.something too was they all received some Shots prior to being fully Deployed, after that the War there was over he was sent back to Hawaii to Scofield Army Barracks then to Fort Campbell, Bragg. He hurt his back really bad in a Training Accident jumping out of a Helo then they sent him to the Butcher Shop at Wright Patterson Air Base, that actually made it Worse, he could barely Walk after tha. The Army sent Him to Walter Read Hospital in DC. unfortunately they damaged some Nerves so he was Permanently in Bad Shape, then gave him a Medical Retirement even though He didn’t get his Twenty Years in. The Pour Dude gave up Hawaii to go into the Airborne which he was in for a few years before and after he got Hurt, The Foreign Doctors are the ones that Actually made his injuries Worse, They Cut Nerves they shouldn’t Have Cut. He Hated it and Fought the Discharge because he wanted to Continue to Serve. He Wanted to Retire From The army. The Doctors seen to that I guess ( Retiring) . But His Back wasn’t what Killed Him He died from Complications from Pneumonia caused by the Shots they gave everyone before they Deployed over there. I believe it was called, Gulf Syndrome for which I don’t know what that was that would cause Pneumonia every month it seemed. Then I Hear all the Time that it was Actually something everyone seemed to come down with. Very Sad Day in Our Family. My Dad, Two Older Brother Served, my Dad In Korea during that Conflict or War how ever you want to call it. My dad was really a bad Dude, He was a Drill Instructor after the War. Then Retired. My other Brother did 4 years during the Early Seventies, after the Fall of Saigon. So I was actually supposed to Enlist with my Brother but I had a Baby on the Way so I wasn’t going to leave with my Fiancé at that time alone to have Our Son. So I went into Civil Servant in the Fire Dept. I had always wanted to Be in The Military as Far back as I can Remember. All through my Teens I wore a Army Hat with my Dads Sargent Pin in the Middle of that Hat. I wore that damn Hat until it was so worn out I ended putting it away and it got lost in one of Our Moves.

[@ncsteeltoe]

"We're documenting history". That's why we watch it man. It matters.

[@SaraCAdams]

Such a humble, well spoken guest. Feels like someone we wish we all knew. Great to hear your story! Thank you for sharing, made my day.

[@rezzyn94]

When you hear the dude at the bar say he was a Recon Marine Special Forces CIA Operator but he's actually not kidding

[@fatangel314]

There's a slow reality to the story instead of the time supposedly did this or that

[@celeste1144]

Thank you Shawn for providing these interviews, very compelling and true. I really enjoy all your content. 👏

[@f82dot]

What an incredible and humble man Alan Cooper is. He is the type of man young men should be looking up to and aspiring to be like. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this. That ending with his fathers call I’m sure hit a lot of us guys out there pretty hard. Thanks Shawn, your wife and team over there at Vigilance Elite for another quality product!! 🔱

[@dusticastagna]

You can put a marine through an a** whoopin’ interrogation, he doesn’t break. Deprive him of sleep and food, he still doesn’t break. So what does it take?? Easy answer….a father expressing his love and admiration. Another great interview but I have to say that the last two minutes took the cake.

[@codelta2]

2:02:18 mentioned about the terrorist tigers. As a Sri Lankan, I highly appreciate your effort to train and help our warriors which contributed to freeing our beautiful little nation ❤🇱🇰

[@complexblackness]

Terrorist or people fighting for their rights, considering they violently persecuted by the Sinhalese?

[@dionthomas5418]

Alan Cooper is a true warrior, patriot, Marine Force Recon, Army Special Forces and CIA contractor, a legit humble American badass defending America against all enemies from Desert Storm to the Global War on terrorism

[@tjo1984]

I appreciate the attention to detail and that you obviously prepare well for each interview. Your focus is quality over quantity. It works, man. Thanks.

[@nonames6517]

Shawn your interview skills just keep getting better and better, been watching since the beginning, not meaning to be critical, but you seem far more...relaxed & fluid. The interviews seem to flow a lot better. Don't get me wrong every episode has been awesome but the constant improvement is evident. Thanks for the content.

[@detroit313vlogs7]

He said , ( i hope they don't rewrite it ). Damn , that hit pretty hard when you think about it. Thanks for doing this. Much appreciated

[@bricktopmedic]

I was 107th MI (ABN) LRSD at the same time at Ft Ord, Ca. That female POW was a UH-60 Pilot, shot down, broken back, broke arm and when I was wounded and went to Landstuhl, she was the WOUNDED WARRIOR CMDR! She was really cool and kind of inspiring. We had some really bad WIA's there.

[@Coastal_one]

Excellent episode! Could see the emotion and eye looks at the end hearing that from his father. Salute to you my friend

[@allottashit8118]

The fact that you guys hold the mission in such high regard and don’t discuss it lightly makes being able to hear this a real treat... thank you both!

[@archive2327]

Sean might have the best show on youtube.....such a great story teller/interviewer and the production is top notch.

[@johndunbar2393]

It's good to see Shawn wasted no time, fulfilling the role of a Dad telling Dad jokes. That's awesome!

[@Chad_N_Stacey_Hopson]

I will never forget the multiple times of getting off the bird in Kuwait and (coming from the mountains of East Tennessee) realizing that "This heat hits different".... It's a smell and feeling that I will never forget.... Along with riding in those stupid ass buses from the airport to tent city....

[@comptondrew769]

I went through the amphibious reconnaissance course with this gentleman made a lot of good friends and even went to Ranger school with some of those Marines.

[@ShawnRyanShow]

That is awesome

[@mikepetersen9887]

Love looking forward to another conversation.. makes my night. Keep em coming if you can Shawn. Been a fan since the beginning. 💯

[@christianfigueras5997]

Thank you for doing what you do. I am at work right now, but definitely will be watching this tonight. Thank you, and keep it up brother!

[@dongriffin5797]

The end was the best. As men we don’t express our emotions and feelings enough and when we can see men like you guys doing it it helps the rest of us know it’s ok to show that side of yourself. You do great work on this show man. Really.

[@tylerschoen5643]

Being tough and holding in your emotions is hard. Opening up on your feelings and becoming vulnerable is even harder. As I’ve gotten older and I’ve been molding myself into a man I can respect I’ve realized that opening up makes you look stronger and also makes you a more complete human.

[@davidmccall860]

Alan Cooper is an "American Badass"! Best interview to date! God bless America 🇺🇸

[@Giuliana-zx6gd]

When you spoke to the father-ugh! I was in tears. How beautiful and honorable-what a human gesture. We can NEVER thank you men enough. We are so PROUD of you-all of you! Thank you. God Bless you

[@Esteban69129]

Proud Desert Storm Vet here. How great it was to serve under men like Stormin Norman, who sent his forces is to win.

[@BennyAndTheJets86]

Good stuff dude! I Listen to these while I’m working. I get excited when I see you put out a new one.

[@danm8747]

Shawn does an amazing job of asking a question and just letting these amazing people just tell their stories. We need more of these stories. Their sacrifice. Their patriotism.

[@jamess6690]

Dude what a great interview. I've been following him ever since the shout out in your EDC video and I looked at his stuff. Best quality holster I've ever had. From one old vet to you two thanks for what you do

[@paulberman1979]

your commercials are really put together, I hope you get recognition for them... the interviews always rock! wish you would do shooting videos again

[@jeffslaven]

Shawn, I was mesmerized listening to Alan's stories. What a fantastic guest for #014. Thank you both for sharing this with us. It made me so proud.

[@sherry71645]

Your shows are so important.They are a safe place, a real place, a true place. Thank you.

[@DJTheMetalheadMercenary]

Awesome, awesome, awesome talk brothers. I remember as a kid seeing the original footage from Desert Storm that Alan was featured in among some other amazing stuff (some I re-found through the years, love the nostalgia), not to make him feel dated or anything but he's an OG for sure. Keep up the fire Shawn! Love this stuff.

[@petercabrera4999]

God bless the professional warriors like you that are honest, true and brave.

[@GH-pf2ls]

I love this show and it's hard to always wait so long for the episode but it's so worth it!

[@dkeller717]

Thank you Shawn for posting this interview with a very humble snd blessed man, Allen Cooper. Allen, thank you for all your sacrifices in you military career that protected us here in the U.S., and you too Shawn. Thank you both for all you have done and continue to do.

[@waynehearst317]

I may have missed a few episodes but wanted to say the audio on this was one was top shelf, Sean. Sounded great to me.

[@commenttuff8891]

Truly a incredible interview. It gave a great perspective on the message you said in the beginning of the video.

[@debianopensource887]

I'm from south Texas the Rio Grande Valley area. And I appreciate all the Veterans for their Service. God bless you Shawn and your family always. God bless America.

[@thejitreport38]

I’ve recently found this amazing show. Can’t get enough! Thanks, Shawn and crew.

[@1blueeye]

This was great, and huge props for advertising your buddy's business, Shaun. Very cool, wish I could afford some custom woodwork - hopefully soon! Coop is a badass!

[@nickmjtanlisa]

👏👏👏👏👏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 I think the length of your interviews are what make them special and give the opportunity to completely give a full account. Best military podcast in my opinion! Thank you gentleman for your service.

[@wiscokidd7845]

Subscribed A WEEK ago. LOVING EVERYTHING I BINGED WATCH. OVER 100 HOURS ALREADY I BET. Love you Vigilance Elite!!!

[@JJ-yx5hx]

Not only has the production value gone up. Watching Seans growth as a host has been really awesome to watch. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@pdb6157]

Finally a podcast I can get interested in thank you so much for making my day so much better

[@Illinifan2023]

Another great one, and gets better every time. Good work Shawn

[@oneice3354]

Thanks to all who have served. My father was there as well in Desert Storm. The 1st casualty of the war came out of his unit HHC 555th base out of Ft.Lewis Ssgt Tyrone Hall. Thanks to channels like this others can hear these stories of our American Hero's and Warrior's. Once again thanks to all who have served and answered the Call Of Duty. 🇺🇸 💪 Army Strong.

[@paulstrack1625]

Great to hear a fellow Desert Storm veteran. I am the same age, enlisted the same time & was 20 during Desert Storm. Very relevant to my history, awesome listening; always great Shawn!

[@gregchabot7160]

Thanks for making me feel old. I went in 1988 too. Great episode each one is better than the last. The end was my favorite part never got told that.

[@jackhammer0925]

I’ve watched every episode of yours, start to finish, more than once. I’ve never done that for any other podcast or KZbin channel.

[@luisarteaga6074]

Thank y’all for your Service💯

[@johnmeyer2932]

Awesome. Number 1 was an incredible interview and you've never looked back. Outstanding. Continue to march.

[@cjhall7798]

Really enjoy the content. A lot people Im unfamiliar with who deserve to be heard. Respect from Texas man 🤠🇺🇲

[@ohscr]

Another great interview! Always good to hear great stories like that from the Gulf War. If you're looking for more people to line up for the next year, it looks like Mike Vining is starting to do a few interviews here and there. Heard him talk about some of his eod adventures in Cambodia like Rock Island East and it floored me. Keep it up, you're the best gummy bear salesman/interviewer out there.

[@aaronanderson7619]

Thank you, Shawn. This little thing you got going never ceases to amaze me. Been watching since the pocket dump days, take care.

[@darbomefein07]

I remember your first episode dropped around Christmas time two years ago. Awesome Christmas present. Thanks, Shawn! For the record, I love the long versions and don't need the clips :)

[@Cajinguy]

An honor to listen to an interview between 2 Great Americans and Patriots.

[@cgarrand78]

Thank You for your service Mr. Cooper and God Bless you!

[@rodneybundy612]

Great show Shawn. As a vet from the Desert Shield / Desert Storm era, this one rates right up there as one of the best with me. Thanks dude for what you do with this show.

[@mikecanavan605]

Thank you for another great show. So many of these episodes are very informative and educational for me as a son of a retired special operations father. It allows me to understand and appreciate even more of all he has done and gone through in his life.

[@mrdavis6076]

Awsome show every time Shawn. Keep up the awsome work. Your guests are all top notch people! 👌

[@jeffbrown3601]

Good to see you're still alive and doing well, Cooper. Congratulations on a great career.

[@mbranscome6]

Really cool interview! Thank you both for sitting down together and having this conversation.

[@Confidential619]

I've only watched a couple vids from you, but this one has probably been this best story so far. He really knew how to explain what happened. Pictured it perfectly in my head as he was telling it.

[@brakel8r]

Nothin makes a commute shorter as when there is a great podcast and you want a 2 hour commute........thanks for your service boys

[@4g1vn]

Outstanding story, amazing production, and quality over quantity. Keep up the amazing work Shawn! 👊🏼🇺🇸

[@majr72]

Another excellent episode Shawn. Thanks for keeping the show real and down to earth about real hero’s that actually count.

[@Whiskey5_]

Just love this channel, y’all are doing great. I listen while I’m on my long drives. You definitely help me get through them

[@JW-28]

Coop looks rad with the missing chompers. Gives him some street cred.

[@Cootsie]

The entire interview was amazing. But to hear his dad talk at the end, brought tears to my eyes. I'm fixing to go buy me a cuttin' board.

[@sidanx7887]

Loving this recap section - best stuff out there and getting better

[@Baker0321]

This is an incredible and very rare opportunity to hear a true story like this. Cheers Coop! You are always a true quite professional! Id be willing to bet this interview drew out stories that have never been shared outside the small campfire stories, or maybe even never shared.

[@dougwilson6778]

Another brilliant show shawn!! Much love!

[@chaoscollision8792]

Shawn Ryan i know you don't me but i feel like i have to tell you how much I fuckin admire you man. I'm just a normal dude, never cared about the military and don't fantasize about being a spec ops dude shwacking bad guys. I just stumbled across your channel on youtube a couple years back. You are doing some amazing work with the SRS and Vigilance Elite as a whole. Stand up dude putting out quality content on all fronts. Thank you brother for everything you've given for this country and i hope that you continue to give us phenomenal content for years to come. And keep shouting out your boys companies. Love spending my money with real people that care about the product they're putting out.

[@krystalriley10]

Love these podcasts. Great job Shawn! Ive been binge watching all of these i love how long they are

[@Bpbraves20]

Never seen Shawn laugh or joke this much with a guest & it’s great to see! You can tell he’s more comfortable with Alan so to speak

[@fergiebiker]

Great interview. Alan sounds like a stand up guy. I’ve been rocking one of his holsters for about 6 months now, and it is one of the best quality holsters I’ve seen. I like that he’s getting into woodworking as I just happen to be looking for a new cutting board for my bbq pit.

[@gregkeen4907]

That was literally the best podcast I've ever experienced. Thank you for sharing this small glimpse into your lives. This makes me so proud to be an American and to have served, myself, with some of the finest men this country has ever produced. Keep up the great work. Love the show!

[@HC-ov2hh]

@SRS your length of your episodes are just fine. I break them down and watch them in my spare time in the whole entirety. Love the show ❤️😎

[@markp.4035]

The level of humility is as good as it gets. Thanks!👍🇺🇲

[@DangerousFreedoms]

Proud to be a Tennessean with you two.

[@jaymay306]

My favorite one yet Shawn, all of it, but especially the last three to five minutes. That’s the good stuff. I have three young boys, and I hope someday I can be a dusty ole retired cop, and tell each one of them how proud I am of them. Hell, I already am, but to see what men they’ll become is something I think of every single day. As a son of a man who was also military, and worked for the agency, I have an understanding of what type of guys “the majority” embody, as you said. Pop never lived to see my high school graduation, and all I want in life is to see that for each boy of mine, and hopefully much much more. Keep up the good work and also, thanks for everything you’ve done for all of us Alan. Just good shit Shawn, good shit.

[@djjoseywalez]

Man, that took an emotional turn for me at the end. That's all every man wants to hear from his pops. Good stuff Shawn, keep it coming.

[@bravomoto82]

Great show. Also occasionally adding a picture throughout the show for reference is really awesome to see.