Banned Footage | Director's Commentary | Episode 14 | Georgian Swamp | Les Stroud

In this episode of Directors Commentary I finally get to show you a part of the video I filmed - but that my editing team switched on me in the last minute without telling me. I was furious and this gives me the opportunity to tell you why.
Working my way through season one of Survivorman the series was still a work in progress as I got my feet wet producing Survivorman.
Directed by Les Stroud
Starring Les Stroud
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[@jakemilligan6251]

I know it’s not Les’ style, but i’d kill for a series of him watching one of bear’s shows and commenting on it

[@GOLVEL]

To quote Les: "Who?!"

[@jimmy-jamesolivier-mccutch2126]

Only episode i seen from him , he was running on wet rock and dove in a waterfall without first checking for logs or rocks first....that clown probably killed people, you break your leg you die...no common sense at all

[@davidhayden6481]

Why would you want to watch a good man die inside over and over lmao

[@Danielson1818]

I like the concept, but it would quickly turn into Les facepalming, and reaching for whiskey.

[@elobiretv]

@@jimmy-jamesolivier-mccutch2126 He does all sorts of stupid shit like that. In one episode he dives from a cliff into a freezing cold lake and then ran to some hot springs the guide showed him and in another he climbed a bridge just to look cool. I can imagine people thinking survival is about taking stupid risks like that and ending up dead. It's easy for him to do when the local guide knows the spot well.

[@jackhammer-]

With Les sitting in and commenting, it's like watching it with your buddy at home.

[@fuckermgee]

I agree, except none of my friends are nearly as cool as Les. Especially because I have none

[@H_A_L_7]

@@fuckermgee With a handle like that …what do you expect 😬

[@tipphilips8252]

Yea he’s a great host. But side note camera angle plays a huge role in the vibe of a scene. Ex with the camera eye level with the character puts you the viewer on the same “level” as the character. with the camera angle lower it gives the character an authoritative position over the viewers. With a high camera angle gives the viewer a sense of authority in a scene. With the angle he chose he put us there on the couch with him. Random film facts🤷‍♂️lol

[@HereComeTheTrainComingBlues]

I was literally going to comment the same thing

[@goldiebelle]

Yeah, I'm really enjoying this

[@scottjurrjens8954]

Les is a legend. Not only does he go out into harsh conditions with pretty much only the clothes on his back, he films it all, does commentary, adds notes and releases it for free to educate people about something he is passionate about.... truly an absolute LEGEND.

[@stoopidpants]

Don't forget the music too...he's a legit musician!

[@zumbrella927]

I will never get tired of you throwing shade at Bear Grylls. Keep on keepin' on, Les.

[@JensenSarpy]

Agree 💯

[@geddyleesowlnose]

i wanna see a boxing match!

[@alexb292]

Not in work today , quick run to the shop grab a few beers and sit and watch some Survivorman, I’m having a hell of a day! Thank you les for the consistent great content!

[@pattibrown1809]

Cheers! Have a great day, I think I'll do the same😉

[@tannergill8462]

Lucky,im going into work in an hour lol

[@tonybutler2752]

Sounds like a great idea!

[@wamblipaytah1600]

Lol sounds a lot like what I have planned 😁

[@mtbelley]

8 am is kinda early to start with beer before work. Enjoy!

[@uhohitsross12]

When Les was brought in blind folded I couldn't help but to think of Steve Carell and his "Survivor Man" episode. It was epic and of course hilarious!! 😂😂

[@daylearceneaux4083]

There's a video of Les watching that episode and giving commentary.

[@thedankestmemes1116]

@@daylearceneaux4083 link?

[@harrisonhouse1165]

Hey Les, I don’t know if you read these comments but I want to thank you. My dad and I watched your show religiously growing up. It sparked a calling to experience and respect nature. I spent many days and nights camping Appalachia with my dad because of what you inspired. I’m very grateful stumbling on your channel I sent it to my dad and we’ve been remembering and cherishing each episode. I’ve already showed my boys a bunch of your content and I can’t wait till they’re old enough to start coming with me. Lastly, I can’t express to you the gratitude I feel for Survivorman and the efforts you’ve put into your work. Thank you Les.

[@gregolsen1099]

I’ve been watching this guy since the beginning, and the way he operates is, and has always been top notch. Thanks for all you do, Les.

[@davidregan9872]

Greg, I got to meet Les at the Sasquatch Summit in Ocean Shores WA. What a really great guy! He blows Bear Grills away, and that's what I love about him. When he said what he could only describe as hearing a GREAT APE when he was all alone in Alaska blew my mind. He talked about it when he was on Joe Rogans show. Look it up if you haven't heard it!

[@Alwaysherethere]

I have too. I couldn't wait for his shows to air! Love you les, you've taught this girl a lot! 😊🕊

[@SofaKingShit]

Fascinating guy to a watch but I'm not sure if I'd want to hang around with him for a weekend.

[@CJBhattarai]

Thank you, LES for all the videos!! Whenever I watch your videos, I get a soothing feeling especially on Cold days feeling cozy, and watching your show is absolute peace of mind.

[@BryceAWD]

Les, I have watched many different types of survival series, and I always go back to Survivorman. I like to believe it's hard to pull the wool over my eyes, and I have always believed you produce your content with truth, and integrity. I truly appreciate you, and your content. Thank you.

[@1GETTYUP]

Les represents the cream of the crop in the survival genre, IMO.

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

He really is the best. There's a survivalist show on Netflix that I liked. I saw the first series. It's pretty extreme. I cant remember the title exactly. Maybe it's "Alive"? The contestants are all delivered to the same region, each separately, and they must survive alone for like 3 months, I believe

[@dravont73]

@@LukeMcGuireoides Probably you mean Alone..it’s aired on the History channel up here in Canada

[@vids2002]

@@dravont73 He does mean Alone and that show is extreme as hell

[@jambog2632]

Tegridy

[@AmericanAbsolute]

I remember when you had to abandon a camp in Utah because there was nothing to survive on. Your dead falls yielded nothing and the area was desolate and void of sustenance other than an occasional insect waywardly wandering by. I know for you to abandon a camp mid shoot with a few days left, it had to be really bad. And if it were a real time situation you said that it would have possibly taken you down.. Thank you Les. YOU ARE A LIFE SAVER! LITERALLY

[@chickensticks749]

This is the episode I always tell people about when trying to explain how raw this show really is.

[@giterdone9013]

And I believe that was the ONLY episode he didn't last his 7.

[@skid439]

He just covered the Utah video on the latest director’s commentary

[@CapnShanty]

@@giterdone9013 I believe in one episode there was a blizzard coming so his crew had to pull him out, I think the one where he had a rifle for polar bears, so 2 episodes

[@waltershumate5777]

He also did another one where he was stranded on the ocean in a life raft. The raft was poorly constructed and began to leak immediately. Not a very big leak but enough to accumulate water in the bottom of the raft. Not long afterward he had developed immersion foot. In the end he had to transfer to a hard hull dinghy that he had been Towing Along on a rope mostly for holding gear. In the end it serves as a warning to yadders everywhere that life rafts may be made exceptionally poorly, because dead men rarely Sue and tell no Tales!!

[@pummppkinn]

I have a profound respect for you Les. Big props on telling the story of the Rattlesnake

[@JensenSarpy]

Agree 💯

[@digitalskill]

This was one of my favorite episodes when I was younger, because I live in the south! Loved seeing how you would survive in our neck of the woods! You're a legend man!

[@loksins]

the fact that he records 2 angles with one camera in frame for his director's commentaries, just reiterates that he is and always will be survivorman.

[@RobertSlover]

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[@whirledpeas1182]

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[@FrankFrankly711]

Hell yeah, gotta have the B camera angle! I demand a C camera showing A and B cameras! And a commentary on the behind the scenes secrets of his commentary!

[@darkskyinwinter]

You know every time he sets up the camera and walks back to his couch, he has to get up again, go back and get the camera.

[@bjjsdshepard1]

He cant turn it off

[@cory8619]

Les, from the first episode of the knockoffs, most folks knew they were faking it. From the first 5 minutes of the first episode of Survivorman, we knew you were legit. Much respect, Survivorman. You earned it.

[@vision821k4]

@lolseagull i feel like that episode he did in the ocean was very dangerous. i mean there was a storm, its pitch black and raining. i dont know how anyone wouldn't be scared, there.

[@jimfranks1290]

- Please keep the director's commentaries coming. My wife and I enjoy them VERY MUCH. I remember watching your early shows (episodes) as our three girls (now all grown and out on their own) were young. Thank you!

[@ArndellL]

I love that Less often talks about 3am... I'm a guide and teach basic survival classes. Have done a whack of trips and survival style outings. Sunsets are terrible. Sunrises are a gift. 3am is the worst. Really learned a lot about myself in those 3am moments.

[@accidentalpatient4152]

It's great to hear you address Bear Grylls and his attempts at a show. Don't worry about critisizing him, he and his show deserve all the harsh critique that comes his way.

[@LS-lover02]

Dude I used to love watching bear grylls.. he would drink his own piss and eat random raw animals it was amazing😂😂😂😂😂 I mean do everything he does but opposite you know😂

[@DanielChihak]

Man Vs. Wild was an action sports show with occasional survival tips from a former special forces adventurer guy. How it got packaged and sold as a one stop shop for survival is a stroke of marketing and personality genius. Bear seems to be a genuinely decent man, but embraced the fantasy nature of survival shows a bit too hard. The guy had an episode where he was sprinting down a scree slope to save 2 hours on the trip off the mountain. Not exactly best survival practices for the average person.... Les has always been the real one, Edward Michael "Bear" Grylls looks up to him I'm sure.

[@Eyes0penNoFear]

If Bear had come clean from the beginning, and marketed the show as a fun to watch adventure show instead of survival, he would have been fine.

[@Sam-fb1nq]

Bear Grylls was always more flash than substance to me. Where Les's show seem more real and way more true to self survival. Maybe slow sometimes but that's the way it usually is out in the real world. And Les always did it on his own by himself which is way different than having a film crew following you around.

[@Eyes0penNoFear]

@@Sam-fb1nq not to mention that following Bear's advice could easily get inexperienced people killed. "Let's run down this skree slope to save time!" What could go wrong 🤦

[@joshnieboer3947]

Hey les I'm turing 30 in 2 weeks and realized I've been watching you snice I was 14 years old. Thanks for all the years we spoke once, congrats on the Scouts!

[@ekaoxide]

Imitation is a form of flattery, be proud of what you did and the creativity you spawned. I would caution to be careful not to go down the path of negativity as we have enough of that in our day to day lives. Love your content Les and look forward to more of the positive vibes you always displayed in your videos.

[@cappadocius9379]

You saying you hate killing wild life made me love you that much more. The episode where you don't kill the second baby bird I gained so much respect for you. Thank you for everything you do and teach.

[@feloniousmonk8740]

"Georgia swamp" is probably my favorite episode, due to how familiar everything feels to me. The whole rattlesnake thing did always feel odd to me. Glad to know the story behind it.

[@tonys1202]

My son and I have camped all his life due to these shows. We never missed an episode. Thanks Les.

[@jacobmamiye]

Les, I've always loved your show! You reminded me how my dad and I used to call Man vs Wild "Man vs Hotel" when I was a kid. Loved listening to your commentary on this episode and I salute you and your survival skills! Thanks for teaching us!

[@KingofCrusher]

lol Man Vs Hotel is hilarious.

[@SonicChaocc]

I remember when my family and a friend was watching Survivorman and my friend complained that Les didnt explored much (Desert episode, dont remember much) and stated how much he enjoyed Man Vs Wild more. Man Vs Wild is a good watch in my opinion, but only because it feels more like an adventure show than an survival show. I still think Survivorman is the better show though, good enough for me to buy each season besides the last three

[@bezahltersystemtroll5055]

@@SonicChaocc "Man vs Hotel" is brilliant 🤣 I'm gonna steal that

[@_kainzow9365]

Man vs Wild is not a good show because it tells you it is a survival show and then teaches you almost everything g wrong to survive. Bear Grilles is an absolute moron.

[@RedRosach]

Some people really know their stuff. Some people are great at entertaining. Rarely is one both. Les is one of those rare gems. It never ceases to amaze me how he is able to produce an entertaining film content and survive at the same time, by himself. And doing it not one time but many many times.

[@MISNM0]

This, so much

[@PatrickC139]

I love these director commentary versions. Gives a lot of insight on what was going on. Thank you.

[@heinyhxc]

it's so nice to find out that you're the one releasing this stuff on KZbin and fantastic to get the behind the scenes with you as well. i loved this show when it was on air, watched it a lot as a teenager, seeing it again now just makes me very very happy. this episode in particular was always special because how close it is to the area i grew up in, it's just very familiar nature having grown up in the Scouts.

[@maskcollector6949]

I was 14, in a Science class where the teacher checked out and we watched videos all the time. Thank god she was very cool and let us decide. I learned more in that class than most of my science classes ever since. She showed us your first Georgia episode, and I was hooked ever since. Thanks for inspiring a lot of us Les.

[@kilodarin1827]

I used to watch all of the Survivorman episodes when i was a kid, and i was surprised at how much of the information and survival tactics that i still remember to this day. i have actually gotten to use a few of the skills i have learned such as firemaking, making shelter, and identifying edible plants (especially from the oregon episode, as its my home state). while i was never in any true danger or survival situations, it was very useful to experience it myself so i know exactly how to do things. I think it is truly important to not only take in as much information as possible, but to also utilize the skills you have learned so you have much more reliability. the survival information and tactics you taught through these shows is, in my opinion, the best survival tv show out there. others tend to overdramatize and spew misinformation.

[@randomadventures2448]

I was born and raised on that swamp! I have always loved this episode and hearing you talk about it present day is awesome to me!! Thank you sir!!!

[@maxinemcclurd1288]

I too am familiar with the area , I love this episode .

[@HenryVarn]

Born and raised on the Salkehatchie swamp, very much the same environment. I learned some new things from this episode.

[@briroc26]

Les is the real deal ! Been a fan since his show first aired , used to piss my mom off as a teenager starting fires I saw on the show in my kitchen sink (NYC) . Now I own my own land !! Still trying things I see Les do and they all work !

[@corbendonaldson8149]

Almost cant believe he has a house! 😂 Ive been watching survivor man since i was little, ive grown up wanting to do what u do Les. Not the film making aspect of it, but just being nomadic and full of information. Shelter building, fire starting, wild edibles, trapping, ect. For the last 4 years now ive been working in national parks just trying to get a taste of it. Survival is not a game, but id rather be trying to survive out there than in todays world. The citys and towns just make u sick, feeding u pills and programs to fend off the very sickness we all participate in. I love ur work man! Hope the family is great, and hope ur having a great day! Peace and love! - A Friend

[@MichaelSkelton]

I can't count how many times I've watched these early episodes Les, some of the best "reality" TV content ever, in my opinion. Glad you were able to fix the issue with these original shows showing up on your channel, I still love going back to them, even though I've seen them a million times. 😎

[@jeff2758]

The only real reality tv

[@briefcaseblues6061]

This is pretty dang cool for you to do this Les! Thanks!

[@GMguy-wv4qc]

Having grown up in FL and south GA this was always my favorite episode. I could literally smell the swamp and feel the temps change as the sun went down. I always wondered how many cottonmouths were near you that you never saw, they’re diabolical little bastards. Thx for sharing this!!

[@daphnerose9474]

The integrity of Les shows in his eyes. He says what he means, and means what he says. We trust him implicitly. We also hope Les will have another Sasquatch series....! He is truly one of a kind..!

[@Hotsauce-cj7kj]

That was TOO awesome Les, about that rattlesnake story! That’s just a testament to your personal realness, how real you want to keep it, and how real it should be kept. I love it.

[@marcmosley3669]

Yeah right. He wants me to believe he and Charlie found that rattle snake dead and he waited 5 days to cook and eat it after his shelter was built. How long do you think meat last without refrigeration?

[@hacunamatata6802]

Love this Les. Thanks. In the mid-80's I spent 10 days alone in the Pecos Wilderness in NM. It was late in the summer & starting to cool off and schools had started so the usual summer bunch were not anywhere around. I saw 3 people in 10 days. My 1st day I had not acclimated to the higher elevation and was carrying to much weight and with mostly uphill hiking I tired easily so I didn't hike but maybe 3 or 4 miles before deciding to camp. I camped up the hill from the trail around 100 yds and made no fire. The next morning, late morning, I saw a lone woman jogging, with no gear on her way out of the wilderness. She never saw me. A few days later I met a couple hiking and we just said hello in passing, no conversation.

[@BlckMrket]

Your show was and will be THE ONLY GOOD SURVIVOR show of our time. Looked forward to watching new episodes and then later great season runs on the holidays and then eventually the Bigfoot series which I absolutely love how you tackled it. All done so perfectly. Survivorman is the best

[@althill7407]

Les, I'm almost 30 now and I find it a little nostalgic to think back to the days of tube tvs and cable watching your show while sitting on a flowerplaid couch, here I am still watching you on a little screen I carry with me everywhere, a decade and a half or so later

[@user-gb5lf1cs4n]

This is one of my favorites.I still kick back and smoke a bowl and get lost in all his adventures till the point i feel like im there along side him.Awesome Cat O Les Stroud.

[@JohnMelland]

I've got to tell you Les, I've never questioned your integrity and your commitment to the outdoor life and the tools and knowledge to be successful as a survivalist, adventurist, and a great all around guy! I've eaten a lot of different animals and I like snake, catfish, alligator, and frog 🐸 legs, etc.... You are wicked awesome Les! Especially love your Bigfoot series! I hope I can get your total video pack! I think I've seen them all at least once or more. Take care and be good to yourself! Much love to you! Keep up the amazing content!!!! ❤️😍

[@catlinkerswell3696]

i love the music, the shots, the effort that goes into these, and I love the fact that you didnt back down on productions or what have you. you were right man, theres a lot of good shots to get that producers that dont survive, dont understand. watched you since I was younger and Im 32 now. Everything has its value. you rrock man

[@joet.s.6283]

Props on making the correction to the record about the rattlesnake. You continue to inspire.

[@bmjasso]

I loved your show growing up and I’m so glad you’re still here putting content out and sharing things with us. I’m so happy I found your channel.

[@Utogaro]

I would very much like to see a special on "Survival Shelters" from you. I have been a fan of yours since junior high. Thanks for all the risk you took to help others.

[@dougsie8791]

Thanks Les. You're generous with all the great ideas and wisdom you've shared over the years. I am very grateful for all that knowledge.

[@JohnDoe-lm3oj]

I remember watching your show on TV when I was a kid. My interest in the outdoors started with you. Thank you Les!

[@adenanthony5257]

Man I'm so glad I searched up survivalman on KZbin. Makes me proud that you still own the rights to your show and out it on KZbin for us because it IS a nature documentary, and tbh if I had a choice is have survivorman as my guide than man vs wild any day

[@msdrummer151]

I used to come home from school "early" to catch Survivorman. Thank you for being a great Canadian role model for perseverance. You rock Les!

[@Bad-Uncle-Bob]

Loved this ‘behind the scenes’ commentary….more please Les 😉👍

[@tommywolfe2706]

this is awesome! I always loved your show back in the day when I could catch it on TV....and watching this with you and getting your commentary makes it so much better, all pretty much commercial free too!

[@TheTugboatgirl]

I grew up in Washington state out camping, hiking, what ever. When I moved to Savannah years later, I fell in LOVE with the swamps. I feared them from movies and TV. You must be careful and there are some deadly dangers, but so worth exploring. They are full of life, and beauty. Be safe but definitely experience them. You won't regret it.

[@harryhandyhands505]

this was the first episode i saw as a kid, my dad was trying to show/explain to me what was going on but he wasnt as nice as les😂 ive seen every episode of every season since then, and when i have kids i will watch all of your videos with them!

[@papawshane]

Always loved your show and you take and outlook on nature, surviving and so on. It's really great to be able to watch this video and hear you discuss it as the same time. I love this!

[@willc8018]

Les, The world would better place with more people like you. I wish I could find a doctor and therapist with the same excitement for being genuine and honest.

[@lucisferre6361]

I have watched almost every bit of television put out by Les in his Survivorman series and it's iterations over the past years as well. Never thought he'd be watching an episode with us. This is awesome! Thanks man!

[@DarkLightGaming117]

Les I am so glad I found your channel here and I am glad your leveraging this avenue. Thanks for being a small part of my life for nearly 20 years. Always have loved your straightforward commentary and teaching. Thanks for putting this stuff out here for us.

[@coyotefire69420]

I love that you do these. I really informs the experience and we all get more information about the places youve been to! Excellent content and I hope we continue to hear from you

[@RobertSmith-eb9xu]

I just loved getting up on the weekend & watching Les. He was my “Saturday morning cartoon” for adults. Such a revolutionary concept for a show. You rock bud!

[@AJohnsonJr]

I appreciate your honest approach while documenting your survival experience. I trust that the footage we see if exactly how it occurred in reality.

[@funsmasher7018]

Les, I have always admired your work, and never doubted your project integrity. Yours is not the first story of drama injection by networks out there. Like neekid pictures, once you hand the footage over to someone else, you lose control over it. Keep up the good work.

[@alexmeza9972]

Les, thank you for such great content! I remember watching survivorman on discovery as a child. And now I can watch them here! That's freaking awsome! Thank you!

[@toastsandwich9714]

Les I can't begin to thank you enough for these shows. I haven't seen them since I was a little kid watching them on tv and I remember every episode like it was yesterday. Great show and great techniques

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

I love when you do these commentating episodes. I remember watching the show when I was a young teenager. I would think to myself “what was he really thinking at that moment“ so thanks again for doing these.

[@jasonfarrow1072]

Much respect to your inspiring life skills good sir. Ty for years of education, much love

[@genericalfishtycoon3853]

Always felt like I was along for the ride with you watching Survivorman growing up. We had all the channels when I was a teen but Survivorman was my genuine favorite show. It's been a lot of years, and I can say with the amount of time I've spent in the woods it's crazy how many of the things you taught me that I actually put to use. You gave me confidence where there would've been doubt. Priceless gift. Never met you, but you got a friend in me. Fan too!

[@randybarnes8454]

I always enjoy watching your episodes of Survivorman, and you've never let me down about the authenticity of the experience. One way or another you'll let us know. Thanks Les.

[@aegontargaryen9322]

Les is the real deal . Very knowledgeable with a great deal of common sense

[@TheExplosiveGuy]

I haven't watched Survivorman for years, this episode brought me back to the good old days before life got so hard, this has been such a nostalgic experience. Now I want to watch the whole series again, I might just do that! Thanks Les for all the good times, my family and I always enjoyed your show.

[@SidorenkoAaron]

Loved this! Even more then the original airing. Thanks for the complete (i hope) honesty Les! Really looking forward to your wild foraging show!

[@djsi38t]

This is so freakin awesome! I honestly cant think of any way to make Survivorman better than to sit with you Les and watch it together discussing it.Its something I have always wanted to do.Really brings a whole new life to these episodes.

[@jakemichael473]

Been a big fan since day 1 Les! Into my mid 30's now went from watching you as a kid to now teaching my kids what you have taught us. Thank you Les you mean a lot to tons of people.

[@ak_lonewolf715]

These commentaries are absolutely fantastic. I really enjoy seeing your thoughts on the filming.

[@kharth55]

Can't wait Les !

[@rdspix]

Les is the only REAL SURVIVORMAN!!!!!!! Always has been, and always will be the best ever!!!!!!

[@xxseexxyourxxsoulxx]

Dear Les Stroud, I really have the urge inside of me to say this to you. I don't know if you will ever read this. A couple of hours ago, I came across one of your videos for the first time. I instantly got sucked into the way "a story gets told" while watching your show. I have to be honest, at first, I couldn't really believe what I was watching. I thought some storyteller genius must have written the thing you comment. And after watching this video ( the 3rd video) I know for sure, it is all you! I am so amazed at what you do. And I am so thankful, you share all those talents with us. It is so rare to find such authentic, skillful and honest people at these times while being so humble while doing so. Thank you, dear sir. You are a gift.

[@soccer2themax]

I love this fresh take on the old content. I would love to hear fresh directors cuts on more episodes. I've seen them all several times, and always wonder what is going through his head more. Keep up the good work!!

[@debraervin5773]

Love this. So fun!! Thanks, Les!

[@PNWAffliction]

this is so great, and you're so honest, please please keep doing these. holy crap I loved this. I leaned back, relaxed, comfy, and it was like I was sitting with you watching this together.

[@martinhoryna1349]

you gotta love the integrity about Les, to admit that snake scene didnt happen like its shown is huge, amazing stuff n much love

[@ghc26]

I appreciate that you are such a unique bada** with such a big ♥️, e.g., the turtle story followed by the rattlesnake-story and how you said you hate to kill anything, later revealing the truth behind that scene. I also remember one of your Director’s Commentary vids where you seemed genuinely bummed-out when a moth flew directly into a flame from a candle you had just lit. Just saying, I greatly appreciate your philosophy of living with all things wild. (I also Absolutely Loved the series, Wild Harvest!) Many thanks. ☮️💟

[@tb303wpf1]

Thank you for posting this Les! This is one of my favorite episodes. It really hits home for me.. I'm born, raised, and live in deep south Louisiana. Whenever we eat turtles that are caught wild, especially from still swamp water that isn't flowing, you have to take care. Clean him very good with fresh water. And you must cook the meat fully, through and through. When in doubt it's better to overcook them then undercook them. That's just my personal opinion with my own experiences as a cajun boy who grew up eating frog legs, gator, turtle, crawfish, gar, nutria etc.

[@Stang413]

I really enjoyed this. I remember watching this episode as a kid. My Dad and I loved the show and watched it throughout my childhood. I remember the bubble gum bobber and thought that was so cool. Survivorman was the real deal

[@harmmoney3397]

I actually remember seeing this on tv years ago when it first aired. I always loved your show man, super glad to see you still doing well buddy! Cheers.

[@forerunnert]

Les Hiddins introduced me to the genre, Les Stroud took it to the next level. Thanks man, love the commentary!

[@MrPh30]

Aka Bushtucker Man, and Ray Mears also.

[@feartheduck6664]

Hiddins was brilliant. These 2 along with Bob Cooper are the best.

[@tykanus3607]

This will always be episode 1 for me as this was the first time I ran into survivorman (thinking it was bear's show) Ill never forget tuning in then realizing that it wasnt the "other" show and how much more realistic and authetic this was. A co worker of mine back in 05 had this similar story where he was looking for bear's show and ran into this same swamp episode. We both were like "this isnt bear....who is this guy fumbling around in the wild!? Then we both realized "hey this guy is great", and we couldnt turn away! Show gave a way more relatable and realistic take.

[@Darci.]

Thank you for your understanding of your viewers and frank honesty. You are someone who I have watched for years and appreciate the time and attention to detail. It’s interesting, for me, to learn that from the first season and the following seasons cinematography is the difference between your choice of beautiful details and a team from a network choosing those details. There is a distinct difference and perhaps that is why I tend to enjoy rewatching earlier episodes of Survivorman. Thank you for sharing these details with us, it’s educational, beneficial and entertaining. 🙂

[@Wazeer10]

I can't believe that only a few weeks ago I came across your channel and if I could have a best friend in the world, it would be you Les. Just the amount of experience and every story you tell is just so mesmerizing. Thank you for posting all these videos. We love you Les ❤

[@dbeaumontresident847]

I'm confident that you've saved many lives sharing your knowledge with us Les. Thank you so much!

[@brenton2561]

Awesome episode, the parasite story had me gobsmacked! Those jigger things look pretty freaky, I reckon they would be scarier than even the alligators... I just wish you told us more about how long we can wait before cooking things like snakes to prepare them safely, ( like if you are busy). Also I've heard that under cooked turtle can be very dangerous for salmonella. Glad you dodged that bullet! Anyway thankyou for that amazing experience!

[@tenchraven]

Alligators and crocodiles have been around since before the dinosaurs. They just had to down size. The parasites haven't. I fear the gator and even water moccasins less.

[@defeater5497]

Well looks like he had the snake for 4 or 5 days after it was already road kill, so probably quite a while

[@hazratmuhazmat8831]

The name is chigger. A jigger is something you measure alcohol with.

[@billhensley8324]

Chiggers _ redbugs

[@kurohikes5857]

I like Les... Hey put himself in ridiculous situations, he suffered and let everyone see it... And in so doing he taught about life, art and survival. Thanks Les. ✊🏿

[@bobcostas6272]

I love these so much. Episodes ive seen a dozen times NOW with commentary!

[@nars01]

Hey Les these episodes are absolutely amazing. What can I do to support you so that you keep making these?

[@SurvivormanLesStroud]

for now - subscribe and like :-)

[@captblacksack5288]

Watching Les react to his own series is epic. No one can question his character or capabilities. This is phenomenal.

[@dspecht40]

Thanks Les for giving us the survival genre. Whenever I watch any of the shows that followed in your footsteps - I always remember the OG real survivalist! Les Stroud!

[@chelseakautz2942]

I absolutely love when you expose grylls and the other fakes, they spread bad info that has probably gotten someone injured or killed, love your work, it's helped me out of a few jams.

[@achuck4321]

I’m so excited for this one. You hyped it up so much on your CR vid. Can’t wait to hear about the juicy details.

[@bradleymackay8500]

CR vid? What’s that? Please I was looking gif the hype but can’t find it lol thanks!

[@joshmajor8662]

Yeah, elaborate please??

[@zCodeZero]

CR = Costa Rica

[@joshmajor8662]

@@zCodeZero haha 😂 hey if that’s accurate it’s accurate Lol

[@disky01]

Thanks for doing this Les, what a great way to relive this series. And I totally understand holding onto that grudge when you're trying to be as authentic as possible.

[@crazynok5511]

I've been watching you for years and I'm always impressed , glad you did a show in my neck of the country .

[@seansullivan8083]

I'm loving your commentary. Your Survivorman series was a huge inspiration for me as I started learning primitive skills. I still refrence them when I teach survival skills. I really appreciated you explaining about the rattle snake scene. It just proves how real it was compared to so many other shows. Keep up the awesome work!